NYC Public Defender Resigns After Tearing Down Hamas Hostage Signs

‘HIGHLY INSENSITIVE’

Victoria Ruiz, 36, stepped down from her position with New York County Defender Services, the agency said.

Breaking News Reporter

Published Nov. 7 2023 6:09PM EST

New York County Defender Services

A New York City public defender this week became the latest professional to lose their job after being captured on camera tearing down hostage posters related to the war between Israel

Josh Fiallo

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NYC Public Defender Resigns After Tearing Down Hamas Hostage Signs

Victoria Ruiz, 36, stepped down from her position with New York County Defender Services, the agency said.

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