RSS Feed
Albany, NY - Residence Of Ring Leader In Senate Coup Burglarized |
|
| |
Text Size
|
Espada told reporters that the break-in on Tuesday at his Westchester home has left him shaken -- and he suggested his political opponents were involved.
"Things are on the precipice of violence . . . People will get hurt," he said on the Senate floor yesterday. "It's unfortunate. Office papers and files are missing."
Espada (D-Bronx) said he suspects that protesters outside his home had something to do with the break-in.
"This was a burglary. I have to tie it in to demonstrations outside my home," he said.
Last night, Espada was spotted entering his house with Mamaroneck cops. He said afterward that he had filed a police report.
He explained that his housekeeper, who discovered the break-in, was scared to call police right away.
The burglary took place between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday, he said.
"Whoever came in that window, that had to be for personal financial documents, because they could have easily gone upstairs, where I had jewelry and other personal belongings and cash, and none of that was touched," he said.
The house was empty at the time of the break-in except for a dog.
Espada said police told him not to touch anything, so he hasn't gone through the documents to see what was missing.
Police took fingerprints yesterday and plan to interview the housekeeper, Espada said.
Later, he issued a statement saying he went to the home "to assess the situation in terms of damage and stolen property," adding, "Since this is now a police matter, I will have no further comment
Earlier this week, Espada and fellow Democratic Sen. Hiram Monserrate announced they were joining forces with the Senate GOP.
That move effectively ended the Democrats' control and propelled Espada into the post of Senate president.
Espada is the subject of several ongoing investigations, including one by the Bronx DA for allegedly living outside of his district.
He insists he has a residence in both The Bronx and the leafy suburb of Mamaroneck, which are about 10 miles apart.
The lawmaker also has been hit with a slew of fines totaling more than $60,000 for failing to file city and state campaign-finance disclosure reports.
More of today's headlines
“Montreal, Canada - Having children is a joy that most couples hope to experience. For some, however, that joy remains elusive because of fertility problems. "We...”
Montreal, Canada - Technology and Tradition Team up to Allow More Couples Access to Fertility Treatment
Tehran - A New Leader Possible As Heavy Voter Turnout At Iranian Elections
Total3
Read Comments (3) — Post Yours »
1
Jun 12, 2009 at 10:05 AM yankel Says:
Why is a Bronx Senator living in Westchester?
2
Jun 12, 2009 at 10:41 AM Charlie Hall Says:
“ Why is a Bronx Senator living in Westchester? ”
A lot of us in the Bronx have been wondering that; his district does not include any part of Westchester County and he does not have an office in the Bronx.
3
Jun 12, 2009 at 01:04 PM BROOKLYN CHACHAM Says:
The breakin was for the purpose of outing his Westchester address as well as looking for some of his ill gotten cash. He has a lot of explaining to do. But choosing not to live in the Bronx is the easiest to explain.