A state assemblyman from Brooklyn is declining to testify in an investigation by a state ethics committee that found he violated the chambers harassment policy.
His lawyer says Assemblyman Vito Lopez also doesnt plan to testify in an inquiry into the matter by a special prosecutor.
Gerald Lefcourt told The New York Times hes advised Lopez not to testify in either inquiry because of the criminal investigation.
Until he knows specifically what the district attorney is looking, Lefcourts advice is to provide all the information he can short of having Lopez testify.
The committee has issued a subpoena for Lopezs testimony. It has declined to comment.
The prosecutors office couldnt immediately be reached for comment. It hasnt asked Lopez to testify.
The Democrat maintains the allegations are untrue.
(AP)
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