New York

Mejias Drops NY State Senate Bid After Ex-Girlfriend-Stalking Incident

Jillian Rayfield | September 13, 2010, 1:28PM

David Mejias

David Mejias has dropped his bid for New York State Senate, following an incident in which he was arrested for "second-degree menacing, second-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree stalking" of his ex-girlfriend.

Mejias explained his decision in a press conference last week: "Albany is broken. Dysfunction, corruption, and special interests run rampant. The voters deserve a real debate on the issues. My continued candidacy would replace a meaningful debate about the future of our great state with distraction and sensationalism. Long Island deserves better."

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David Mejias

'Women For Mejias' Event Cancelled After Mejias Arrested For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend

Jillian Rayfield | September 3, 2010, 1:10PM

David Mejias

Democratic candidate for New York State Senate David Mejias was supposed to attend a "Women For Mejias" press conference today, but then he got arrested for stalking, menacing, and reckless endangerment, following an incident with his ex-girlfriend.

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David Mejias

NY State Senate Candidate Charged With Stalking, Menacing Ex-Girlfriend

Jillian Rayfield | September 2, 2010, 1:44PM

David Mejias

David Mejias, a Democratic candidate for New York State Senate and former Nassau county legislator, was charged this morning with "second-degree menacing, second-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree stalking" of his ex-girlfriend.

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