New York’s top federal prosecutor flagged for misconduct by watchdog

A committee of New York's Third Judicial Department found that John Sarcone, who leads the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, committed professional misconduct and said sanctions were imposed, though the exact charges and penalties were not disclosed. Campaign for Accountability highlighted incidents including a June altercation with a knife-wielding man in Albany, questions about his residency, and retaliation against the Albany Times-Union; Sarcone has remained in leadership after being disqualified by a federal judge, with the Justice Department appealing the ruling.