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.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Headshot of Victoria Ruiz smiling.
New York County Defender Services
Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

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