Giuliani

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Charleston supermarket worker charged with assault for allegedly slapping former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on the back during a ...

“It is important to first address the behavior seen on the store video,” said Albanese. “Our goal in this case, as in every case, was to evaluate the facts and analyze the legal issues in an effort to achieve a just result,” Albanese said. It is not OK to startle someone with unwanted contact, from behind, and then yell at them, simply because you may disagree with their political beliefs.” Gill, 39, of Oakwood, was initially charged with second-degree assault involving a person over age 65, which is a felony. I communicated that with the district attorney.” “Ultimately, proving these elements at trial would be extremely difficult, given a number of facts and circumstances, all of which have been made available to the defense.” Adams had disclosed to reporters he told District Attorney Michael E. A six-month order of protection would be issued in Giuliani’s favor. A pat on the back is not an assault. McMahon it was “unfair” for Gill to spend a day in jail after he gave Giuliani a “slap” on the back. “It was clear from the videotape. “I said I was going to reach out to him, and yes, I did reach out to him,” Adams said,