OCTOBER 27, 2015, 9:39 AM LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015, 10:39 AM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN AND JEAN RIMBACH
STAFF WRITERS |
THE RECORD
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said Tuesday that Gov. Christie’s office has signaled its intent to replace him and name an acting prosecutor.
“I’m not resigning today,” Molinelli said in a brief voice mail message.
In a subsequent email, the veteran prosecutor wrote, “I have been advised by the Governors office of his intent to appoint a replacement and have been asked to provide a timeline for my retirement but that’s all.”
He referred further questions to the Governor’s office, but he added, “I plan on being here for a time yet but not in a position right now to say when I will retire,”
It was not immediately clear who would succeed Molinelli in the post.
The action comes amid a series of high-profile setbacks for Molinelli and questions about possible political influence in his office over the case of a Teaneck doctor accused of sex crimes who was permitted to sidestep prosecution.
How was Rica permitted to sidestep prosecution in a plea deal with Molinelli? The guy stole at least $500K from Ridgewood, and if he ratted someone out, we’ve never seen it in Ridgewood
Maybe they can put a lien on Molinelli’s accumulated leave and pension until all of the restitution & interest on the Ridgewood parking meter quarters theft is repaid? We need too be made whole.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely.