Steuben County DA Tunney July 28, 2008 Letter from James Hall for CWW

Note that I talked briefly with Mr. Tunney who would only promise to read the letter, then implied he would respond. He would NOT agree to approve an appointment or look at evidence of potential criminal conduct. Mr. Tunney stated: "Now that the NYS AG has an active investigation, he would not want to compete with the the AG." My comment was that all that was requested was a meeting, so that the Steuben County DA could review the extent of official wrongdoing.

Maybe the public would like to ask DA Tunney why he refused to meet with CWW, well before AG Cuomo approved the NYS industrial wind investigation?

July 28, 2008

John C. Tunney
Steuben County District Attorney
3 East Pulteney Square,
Bath, NY 14810

RE: Follow-up to the May 5, 2008 complaint letter requesting a criminal investigation and grand jury – SCIDA, Government Officials and Wind Developers

Mr. Tunney,

You are aware that a formal request was made in the Cohocton Wind Watch May 5, 2008 letter for a criminal investigation and grand jury into the conduct of SCIDA, government officials and industrial wind developers in Steuben County. No response was received for a requested meeting from your office and the Corning Leader quoted you as stating “No Comment” to their news report.

Since contacting your office for an appointment to discuss evidence of wrongdoing, the Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, of New York State has issued a press release on July 15, 2008. ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO WIND POWER COMPANIES' CONDUCT ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK A copy of this document is included. Subpoenas of the business records from First Wind (AKA UPC Wind) are part of the probe.

The national press has reported the gravity of this precedent setting investigation. Public officials, both elected and appointed, from Steuben County are subjects in this inquiry. The AG has confirmed CWW concerns for a full-scale inquisition into wind developments. District Attorney, Derek Champagne of Franklin County, is investigating Noble Environmental Power – the second wind developer listed in the Cuomo press release.

In the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division: Fourth Department is an action to remove Republican Chair William O. Hatch from the Howard Town Board. In addition, an action is filed in an eminent domain suit against Prattsburgh Supervisor Harold McConnell that includes his acceptance of financial benefits.

Noticeably absent is your commitment for a professional review of the credible proof that supports allegations of criminal conduct. Once again, Cohocton Wind Watch demands that the Steuben County District Attorney fulfill his duty to examine evidence of illegal actions within his jurisdiction. What possible rational reason could absolve your refusal to meet and examine evidence? The public awaits an appointment.

Cordially,


James Hall for CWW

cc: David Paterson – NYS Governor, Andrew Cuomo – NYS Attorney General, George H. Winner – NYS Senator, James Bacalles – NYS Assembly, Steuben County Legislature