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State Police decline to charge Freeman over photos; IG investigation continues

Jul 12, 2019 1:45 pm
Jon Campbell and Joseph Spector are reporting for lohud [dot] com the New York State Police has declined to charge Robert Freeman, after photos of nude and scantily-clad women were found on his work computer. Police spokesperson Deanna Cohen said July 11, the agency closed its investigation into the former Committee on Open Government executive director's use of his work computer and did not charge him. Freeman, 72, the state's in-house advocate for government transparency, was fired June 24 after Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro found he acted in a "sexually inappropriate manner" toward a reporter who sought his professional advice on the state Open Meetings Law. The Westchester County District Attorney's Office, which investigated the meeting with the reporter, ultimately declined to bring charges against Freeman. However, as the State Police ends its investigation, Tagliafierro's investigation appears to be expanding. At least four women who say Freeman harassed them have been contacted in recent weeks, as the Inspector General's Office continues to examine his conduct during his 43-year career in state government. Read the full story at lohud [dot] com.