NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe

By By MICHAEL GORMLEY, Associated Press Writer

Story Created: Mar 11, 2010 at 4:06 PM EST

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2010 at 4:06 PM EST

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has
recused himself in the investigation of whether Governor David Paterson
interfered with a domestic violence case involving a top aide.

Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye will also probe whether the governor lied about his intentions to pay for World Series tickets.

Cuomo, who is widely expected to run for governor, came under criticism for investigating Paterson's role in the case in which a woman accused a trusted Paterson adviser of roughing her up.

Some said a Cuomo probe would be a conflict of interest.

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