Autistic worker accuses Councilman Justin Brannan of tormenting him
Autistic former NYC Council aide claims Dem pol tormented him, throws support behind GOP foeNYC Dem faces ouster from Council’s Italian caucus unless he fights for ColumbusHermelyn called out city Councilman Justin Brannan over abuse claims by onetime aide Michael Bistreich in a scathing press release, stopping just short of endorsing his GOP rival — a close pal of the party boss.
“Some have asked for Justin Brannan’s resignation, which I have not taken a position on as we wait for all the facts to come to light about these disturbing incidents,” she said. The political tongue-lashing stems from Bistreich’s endorsement of Republican Councilman Ari Kagan, who is running against his former boss in the redrawn 47th District, in an explosive video.Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued a scathing attack on Democratic Councilman Justin Brannan on Tuesday over “a barrage of concerns and disturbing allegations” of harassment of a former autistic aide.
Brannan’s campaign fired back at Hermelyn on Tuesday for chiming in on his beef with the former aide, accusing the party boss of “amplifying GOP attacks” against him.
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