Jessica Ramos: “Both Tim Pearson and Phil Banks have a checkered past…”

“I think he did the responsible thing by resigning. I don't think he should have been the only one. He's not the only one who is at the center of these investigations. Both Tim Pearson and Phil Banks have a checkered past. Perhaps shouldn't even have passed vetting and gotten this far, but they should certainly be asked to resign. I don't believe that now former Commissioner Kawan should be singled out in that way. So what about the mayor himself?” (03:59–04:10)

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