Crime & Justice

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.

Headshot of Victoria Ruiz smiling.
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

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