(New York, NY) — Former New York Governor David Paterson says he is outraged that no one has been brought to trial for their role in attacking him and his step son Anthony last year. Paterson and Anthony were beaten and bruised in a sidewalk brawl outside a McDonald’s on the Upper East Side last October. The two were headed to the fast food restaurant near East 96th Street for a meal, when they were both jumped by four people. Anthony needed five stiches to his lip.
Paterson says earlier in the evening on October 4th they had witnessed two boys on a fire escape and he had told them to get down. Those same two boys were part of the crew involved in the attack outside the McDonald’s around an hour later. They were 12 and 13 and were arrested for the attack, but then freed.
Two adults allegedly involved in the beat down, 40-year-old Travor Nurse and 34-year-old Diamond Minter, were both charged with gang assault. Nurse also faced a charge of second-degree assault. Neither has been brought to court to face charges.
Paterson told 77WABC that he has routinely checked in with the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg for an update on the case and has heard nothing back. He says he is amazed that neither of the men has had to face the music for the brawl. The former Governor says he and his son went through a very a traumatic experience and the system has failed, so far to punish those involved.
The District Attorney’s office says they have recommended a two year sentence for one of the men involved.
Paterson served as governor from 2008 to 2010, after Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a scandal involving a prostitute.
