Special Prosecutor Set in John Sweeney DWI Case

A special prosecutor has been named in the case against former Rep. John Sweeney to avoid any appearance of conflicting interests. Franklin County District Attorney Derek Champagne was appointed to act as the special prosecutor Friday by Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III. Franklin County is within the Fourth Judicial District, and outside [...]

John Sweeney Loses License for Refusing Alcohol Test

Former Congressman John Sweeney had his driver’s license suspended for 18 months for refusing to take a sobriety test when police pulled him over for speeding last April and smelled alcohol on his breath. The suspension came after a closed hearing last week in front of an administrative law judge in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. [...]