The committee filed a petition against Schneiderman in August 2020 with eight charges against him, alleging he was physically abusive toward three women in violation of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
(CNN) Disgraced former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned from his post in 2018 after multiple women accused him of abuse, will not be able to practice law for a year, according to an appeals court decision.
A spokesperson for Schneiderman said he declined to comment. One of the women who alleges Schneiderman physical ly, verbally and emotionally abused her during their relationship said in a statement she was grateful he was held accountable.
Schneiderman is suspended from the practice of law starting May 28, according to a decision filed Tuesday by a panel of judges for the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department.
Former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will not be charged in abuse investigation, ...