City Council, Monroe County Legislature calls for investigation of District Attorney Sandra Doorley

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Members of Rochester Metropolis Council have written a letter to New York State Legal professional Normal Letitia James calling for an investigation into the conduct of Monroe County District Legal professional Sandra Doorley.

This follows officer-worn, body-camera footage of the incident was launched to the general public Friday, exhibiting Doorley repeatedly invoking her place as district lawyer and refusing to observe orders.

“This incident has led us to query her health to function District Legal professional, and we consider an investigation by your workplace is warranted,” the letter reads.

The letter additionally defined that as public officers, Metropolis Councilmembers and District Legal professional alike are held to the very best requirements of ethics, accountability, and respect for the legislation.

“The habits exhibited by Ms. Doorley in the course of the site visitors cease, as captured within the physique digital camera footage, seems to violate these requirements,” the letter reads.  “Such habits undermines the credibility and integrity of our justice system and erodes public belief.”

All 9 members of Rochester Metropolis Council signed the letter.

The Monroe County Legislature has additionally offered an announcement, calling for an investigation into Doorley’s latest habits.

“Any such habits is disturbing and requires the fullest scrutiny and disciplinary motion. Incidents like this make clear the inequities of our legal justice system. This habits is an unlucky show of privilege and shouldn’t be swept underneath the rug,” the assertion reads.

Monroe County Legislature Rachel Barnhart launched an announcement of her personal calling the incident “an abuse of energy and double requirements.”

You’ll be able to learn the total letter signed by all 9 Metropolis Council members right here:

Full assertion from Monroe County Legislature:

Full assertion from Democratic Majority Caucus: