Since Anne Donnelly became the Nassau County District Attorney in 2022, approximately 90 prosecutors, including her political opponent Nicole Aloise, have resigned. Aloise alleges a toxic work environment fostered by Donnelly, emphasizing a shift in focus from justice to personal agenda. Prosecutors also reported a decline in collaboration and support for investigations. Furthermore, crime rates surged by 44% during Donnelly's tenure, coinciding with a low felony conviction rate not seen since 2014, sparking further criticism.
A former prosecutor described the environment in the office, stating, "You can either treat us like s-t or pay us like s-t, you can't do both - Donnelly did."
Nicole Aloise claimed that under Donnelly, the focus shifted away from justice, saying, "Once Anne Donnelly took office - the job changed - it was no longer about justice, it was about her own agenda."
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