Statement from Attorney General Candidate Letitia “Tish” James on Dean Skelos’ Sentencing

USANEWSONLINE.COM, NEW YORK — In response to the sentencing of former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Democratic Attorney General nominee Letitia “Tish” James released the following statement: “These public corruption cases are becoming far too common, and should serve as reminder that anyone who betrays the public trust will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. As Attorney General, I will fight tooth and nail for original jurisdiction to take on corruption — and until then, I will use my office’s powers in unique ways to root out corruption in Albany and Washington, D.C.” Press Release.