Gov. Hochul refers Monroe County DA to Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct following the release of police body-cam footage. The footage captured Doorley during a traffic stop where she behaved unprofessionally and claimed she was above the law, attempting to use her public office to evade responsibility. Governor Hochul’s action aims to hold Doorley accountable, emphasizing that district attorneys must adhere to the highest ethical standards and are responsible for prosecuting offenses without bias. The footage showed Doorley not pulling over immediately and refusing to cooperate with police commands until reaching her home. Following the incident, Doorley released an apology video and announced her intent to discipline herself by referring the matter to another district attorney and self-reporting to the grievance committee. This incident has prompted calls from New York lawmakers for a thorough investigation, stressing the need for public officials to maintain high ethical standards.

Source: Rochester First