A top prosecutor, Monroe District Attorney Sandra Doorley, who changed parties from Democrat to Republican in 2015, is facing intense scrutiny for her recent speeding incident.
The incident, which occurred last week in Webster, has caught the attention of both Democrats and Republicans alike. It all started when a police officer pulled her over for speeding. Instead of owning up to her mistake, Doorley decided to evade the consequences and drove to her home with the officer in pursuit.
This blatant show of disregard for the law is unacceptable, regardless of political affiliation. Even Gov. Kathy Hochul, a liberal Democrat, has referred Doorley to the state Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct. It is clear that she believes no one is above the law, not even a district attorney.
In a recent video statement, Doorley offered a formal apology for her actions, taking full responsibility for her wrongdoings. She acknowledged that she had let her own values and 33-year career down. It takes a lot of courage to admit fault and to hold oneself accountable publicly, and we believe her regret is sincere.
Notably, Doorley is taking steps to rectify the situation. She has referred the matter to an independent district attorney from another county for review and has self-reported the incident to the grievance committee. She is also taking steps to undergo ethics training, and she has pledged her cooperation with further investigations.
Democrats at both the state and city level have called for Doorley’s resignation, with some even suggesting that she should be removed from office by the governor. It is concerning that they are using this issue as a political weapon instead of focusing on the facts.
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This is what you call a Corrupt Karen.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 27, 2024
On the other hand, prominent Republicans have come to Doorley’s defense, including the Monroe County Legislature’s Republican Conference leader Steve Brew and GOP Chairman Patrick Reilly. They have shown support for Doorley and her commitment to law enforcement.
Doorley has faced consequences for her actions, paying the speeding ticket and issuing a formal apology. Some feel she should not be forced to resign over one mistake, especially when she has taken steps to make amends.
