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N.Y. Attorney General Resigns After 4 Women Allege Physical Attacks

The New Yorker reports the women, with whom Schneiderman had romantic relationships, say he physically abused them. Schneiderman denies the accusations but says they prevent him from doing his work.

reported Monday that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has been by four women "with whom he has had romantic relationships or encounters." After the story was published, Schneiderman said the claims prevented him from effectively leading his office, and announced at the close of business Tuesday.

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