Warren County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Misconduct Investigation

James Pfeiffer steps down following state probe into alleged misuse of insurance fraud investigation funds.

James Pfeiffer, the Warren County prosecutor, resigned amid allegations of misusing state funds meant for insurance fraud investigations.
The resignation followed a state investigation that began in 2022, which was prompted by whistleblower claims of budget padding.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin appointed Anthony Picione as acting county prosecutor, emphasizing the need for professionalism and integrity.
The investigation report, which includes secret recordings, alleges that Pfeiffer's office claimed reimbursement for unperformed investigations.
Pfeiffer denies any wrongdoing and criticized the report as inaccurate, planning a press conference to address the allegations.