Assemblywoman Jenne issues statement on attorney general's resignation

I have issued the following statement in response to the resignation of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman:

"I want to offer my support to the women who courageously stepped out of the shadows to share their experiences that led Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to announce his resignation from his post.

"In his role as the state's top prosecutor, he had seemed a leader in the fight to protect women in the wake of the explosion of sexual abuse and sexual harassment scandals that have surfaced over the past several months. 

"However, the apparent hypocrisy between his public persona and the serious allegations made by several women surrounding his behavior in his personal life made it is clear he would no longer have the trust of the people of the state, nor mine. Continuing to serve would have been incompatible with the office and his resignation was appropriate and necessary.

"The Governor rightly has pushed for an investigation, and I understand that is underway. The legal process will take its course. Those that have been abused deserve justice.

"Mr. Schneiderman's alleged misconduct reflects poorly on all elected officials. The people of the state of New York and our country deserve better, and elected officials have a responsibility to make sure we follow the lead of the women who stand up and speak out when we see wrongdoing. 

"As a mom, I know we owe it to our sons and daughters, the next generation of leaders in our state and nation, to send a strong message of support for victims and accountability for wrongdoers."