Mt. Pleasant Town Board Member facing criminal charges and a Federal Civil Rights lawsuit

Recently elected Mt. Pleasant Town Councilman, Denis McCarthy, appears to be off to a rocky start.  Since his election in November, 2013, Mr. McCarthy appears to have encountered some serious legal troubles.  In February, 2014, a formal criminal complaint was filed against Mr. McCarthy, with the New York State Attorney General's Office, relating to his alleged criminal conduct during the 2013 Republican Party petition/signature gathering period.  In that complaint, the following criminal charges were filed against Mr. McCarthy; each is a violation of the New York State Penal Law:

• 175.30 - Offering a false statement for filing in the second degree (Class A Misdemeanor - up to 1 year in prison)
• 190.65 - Scheme to defraud in the first degree (Class E Felony - up to 4 years in prison)
• 210.15 - Perjury in the first degree (Class D Felony - up to 7 years in prison)  
• 210.45 - Making a punishable false written statement (Class A Misdemeanor - up to 1 year in prison)

Additionally, in February, 2014, a Federal Civil Rights lawsuit was filed against Mr. McCarthy in Federal District Court, Southern District of New York [Case Number - 14 CV 1001 (KMK)].  In this suit, Mr. McCarthy is alleged to have intentionally prevented two Mt. Pleasant residents from exercising their Constitutional right to run for elected office.           

QUESTION FOR RESIDENTS

Should Mr. McCarthy remain in office, considering the serious allegations that he is facing?  Should he be suspended, or removed from his Town Board position?  What say you, Mt. Pleasant?  Post your opinion on our Mount Pleasant Exposed Blog site.

Note:  Truthful One knows that Mr. McCarthy did not act alone in this matter.  Truthful One knows who orchestrated this effort and will identify all involved in a later posting.