New York Adult Entertainment: NY governor drops election bid amid scandal
The scandal began when The New York Times revealed that one of Paterson’s closest aides, David Johnson, had been accused of beating his girlfriend and that state police harassed the alleged victim until she dropped the case.
Even more damaging were revelations that Mr Paterson had telephone contact with the woman, although the nature of that contact remains unclear.
In his statement on Friday, Mr Paterson insisted: “I have never abused my office – not now, not ever. And I believe that when the facts are reviewed the truth will prevail.”
He also resisted growing calls for his resignation, saying he would serve out his term.
The announcement marked a dramatic reversal for Mr Paterson, who was plucked from relative obscurity to take over the governorship from Mr Spitzer, a hard-driving former prosecutor who stepped down after being caught frequenting prostitutes.
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