Three hours after the article was published in The New Yorker, Schneiderman announced his resignation effective the next day. In a statement, he said that he "strongly contested" the allegations, but resigned because they would "effectively prevent" him from performing the duties of his office. He did not seek re-election.
Three hours after the article appeared in The New Yorker, Schneiderman announced his resignation for the following day. In a statement, he claimed to have "strongly refuted" the allegations but resigned because they would make it impossible for him to carry out his responsibilities. He did not seek re-election.