Eric Schneiderman

Eric Schneiderman is an American attorney and politician who served as the Attorney General of New York from 2011 until his resignation in 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously a state senator and has been recognized for his work in consumer protection, civil rights, and environmental law. His tenure as attorney general saw significant recoveries in Medicaid fraud cases, contributing to a reputation for aggressive enforcement of fraud laws. However, he resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denied, leading to a significant shift in New York's political landscape.