Albany Prosecutor John Sarcone Found Guilty of Professional Misconduct
John Sarcone, appointed by President Trump as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a New York judicial committee. The finding follows a complaint by the Campaign for Accountability, which accused Sarcone of making false statements regarding an alleged assault attempt and improperly attesting to his residential address. The committee's decision, while not publicly detailed, concludes that Sarcone engaged in conduct that violated state rules for professional attorney conduct. Sarcone's appointment and actions have been controversial, with courts previously ruling his installation as unlawful.