Both are classified as nonviolent Class E felonies, which carry penalties that range from no jail time, to probation, to up to four years in prison.
The charges were handed up by a grand jury Friday that two weeks ago heard evidence in a case brought by District Attorney Sandra Doorley, who was acting on the recommendation of a scathing state Board of Elections investigation. "We are here to be transparent and upfront with the people of Monroe County," Doorley said."We are not here to conduct a trial in the media."Michael Schiano, an attorney for Brooks-Harris, said he had not seen the indictment and that his client was innocent of the charges.
Prude was suffocated by Rochester police during a mental health arrest in March and died a week later, although the matter was not publicly disclosed until a lawyer representing his family brought it to light in September.Credit Max Schulte/WXXI News Shortly after the indictment was released, City Council President Loretta Scott issued a statement saying she was"obviously saddened by the news" but stressed that it would be business as usual at City Hall.
WXXINews Been a banner newsworthy year for my hometown. Sheesh.
WXXINews You learn she was a Democrat in the 24th paragraph.
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