Gov. Paterson defends aide under fire
Photo credit: AP | Gov. David Paterson, left, with David Johnson, a top Paterson aide accused of assaulting his girlfriend last fall. (June 19, 2008)
Former New York Gov. David A. Paterson
Gov. David Paterson on LI and in NY
ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson Wednesday staunchly defended confidant David Johnson after a New York Times story publicized felony drug charges Johnson faced as a teen and recent allegations of "altercations" with women.
"Mistakes committed during one's youth are determined by law to be kept sealed for a reason - to give a young person a second chance at a productive life," Paterson said,...
