September 13, 2013

Moreland Commission to hold the first of its public hearing in New York City


Moreland Commission to hold the first of its public hearing in New York City
Source: The Moreland Commission

The Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Pace University in New York City. 

The Commission's first public hearing will focus on federal and state criminal laws and the adequacy of existing state laws, rules and regulations addressing misconduct by public officers.

The hearing is scheduled to be held at Pace University's New York City Campus in its Multipurpose Room at 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY. The hearing will commence at 6 p.m. (Doors will opened at 5 p.m.).

The Commission has invited law-enforcement officials to discuss several public corruption cases prosecuted in their jurisdiction. They will also speak to the inadequacy of existing anti-corruptions laws.

The confirmed speakers are:

Preet Bharara, United States Attorney, Southern District of New York

Loretta Lynch, United States Attorney, Eastern District of New York

Cyrus Vance, Jr., Manhattan District Attorney

Daniel Alonso, Chief Assistant Manhattan District Attorney

Individuals wishing to present testimony to the Commission at this hearing must complete and submit a Public Hearing Reply Form no later than 12 pm on Monday, September 16, 2013.

This form is available on the Internet at: http://publiccorruption.moreland.ny.gov/moreland-commission-public-hearing-testimony-procedures
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