Sandra Doorley

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Sandra Doorley is the District Attorney of Monroe County, New York. She took office in January 2012, succeeding Michael Charles Green. Doorley is the first woman to serve as Monroe County District Attorney. Originally elected as a Democrat, she became a Republican in 2015.

On April 22, 2024, Doorley failed to stop for police during a routine traffic stop for going 55 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. She did not stop for the officer and instead called the chief on the phone and says she told him that she is not a threat and that she would talk to the officer when she made it to her house. Doorley was uncooperative, and lashed out at the officer, was aggressive and abusive with threats of her positional power and stated she would dismiss her own ticket. The next day she plead guilty to the offense. Since then she has issues many written and verbal statements as well as videos stating that "nobody is above the law" and that she "deeply regrets her actions". Multiple parties are performing investigations into this matter and the police have issued a generic statement that they cannot comment further until the investigations are complete (as of May 2, 2024).

Education[edit]

Doorley obtained a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany and received her Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University.[1]

Career[edit]

Before becoming district attorney, Doorley was a prosecutor in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office for approximately 20 years.[2]

In November 2011, Doorley was elected Monroe County District Attorney, defeating Republican candidate Bill Taylor.[3] She was sworn in on December 30, 2011 at the Rochester Girls and Boys Club. Michael Charles Green (whom she succeeded) joined Doorley's office as an advisor,[4][better source needed] but departed in February 2012 for another position.[citation needed] She is the first woman to hold the office of District Attorney in Monroe County.[2]

In 2015, Doorley switched her party affiliation to the Republican Party. "Don't judge me by the political party that I'm affiliated with," she said. "Look at the work that I've done".[5] Doorley was re-elected in 2015,[6] 2019,[7] and 2023.[8]

2024 traffic stop incident[edit]

On April 22, 2024, Doorley was spotted by Webster Police traveling at 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. The observing officer activated his emergency lights and siren and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Doorley did not pull over; instead, she drove home and called the Webster Chief of Police while being pursued.[9] Webster Police body cam footage shows Doorley displaying her badge, refusing to follow orders, and directing expletives at the investigating officer while repeatedly invoking her position. Doorley received a speeding ticket. In a statement the following day, Doorley apologized for her conduct and informed the public that she had pleaded guilty to the speeding ticket.[10] Video of the confrontation between Doorley and the officer went viral.[11]

Gov. Kathy Hochul referred Doorley to the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct in the aftermath of the traffic stop incident.[12]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Craig, Gary (October 26, 2015). "Race for DA uncommonly quiet". Democrat and Chronicle.
  2. ^ a b Doorley, Sandra (May 21, 2015). "What I know now: Sandra Doorley". Democrat and Chronicle.
  3. ^ "Five prosecutors let go from Monroe County DA's office". Democrat and Chronicle. November 29, 2011.
  4. ^ "Spectrum News".
  5. ^ Riley, David (January 15, 2015). "DA Sandra Doorley confirms switch to GOP". Democrat and Chronicle.
  6. ^ Craig, Gary (November 3, 2015). "Sandra Doorley wins her second DA contest". Democrat and Chronicle.
  7. ^ Craig, Gary (November 5, 2019). "Incumbent Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley handily wins third election". Democrat and Chronicle.
  8. ^ "Election Day 2023 in Monroe County". Democrat and Chronicle. November 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "Who did Sandra Doorley call during a traffic stop? The answer sends social media into frenzy". Democrat and Chronicle. April 26, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Monroe County DA admits speeding, calling chief, driving home before stopping for police". WHAM. April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Sandra Doorley releases apology video in response to viral confrontation with officer". Democrat and Chronicle. April 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Holliday, Eileen (April 29, 2024). "Kathy Hochul slams "above the law" DA after traffic stop video released". Newsweek.
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