The Battle for the Brooklyn Democratic Party Goes to Court

The Battle for the Brooklyn Democratic Party Goes to Court

Reformers faced off against the Brooklyn Democratic Party establishment in New York State Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon with the future of the county’s political party hanging in the balance. Before a courtroom packed with supporters and critics of current Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn alike, both camps made their case to Judge Jill Epstein, who […]

Brooklyn Democratic Party, reformers battle over rule change in court

The Brooklyn Democratic Party and reformers brought their heated battle over party leadership to court on Tuesday. In a packed courtroom, Judge Jill Epstein heard arguments on controversial changes to party bylaws that would likely allow sitting chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn maintain control of the party.  Bichotte Hermelyn’s position had been at risk after…