At least three candidates for state attorney general said Friday they support the goal of a commission to investigate prosecutorial misconduct, but acknowledge a bill creating one may need changes to meet the approval of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The bill has faced increased scrutiny in recent days from prosecutors who are mounting a legal challenge, which has been fueled by a memo from Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s counsel warning the legislation may not survive judicial review.

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]