The New York Post reports that Manhattan Assemblyman and Manhattan Democratic County Leader Keith Wright is demanding that a judge reinstate the licence of his Chief of staff Ms.Jeanine Johnson. It seems that Ms. Johnson was stopped by police on June 26th at 4:07 A.M. after leaving a social bar located at West 126th Street and Lanox Avenue after driving erratically according to a Post source. When stopped Ms. Johnson mentioned Manhattan Democratic County Leader Keith Wright's name and a few other things. After being busted and arraigned Ms. Johnson's driver license was suspended.
Here is where Manhattan Democratic County Leader Keith Wright comes in for Ms. Johnson. Wright sent a "to whom it may concern" letter to Manhattan criminal court the Post reports. "Her availability to represent me at various meetings and attend functions throughout New York City and Albany, New York, are critical to the successful operation of my office", according to the Post which adds that the letter is printed on official state Assembly letterhead.
The Post adds that a judge will rule on a possible reinstatement of Ms. Johnson's license at her September 9th court appearance. Also that Ms. Johnson is the law co-chair of the New York County Democratic Party, that oversees the screening panel that recommends judicial candidates to be selected by the party.
Editor's note: Ms. Johnson should be treated just like any other person who is in the same situation. She should suffer the consequences of her actions, and be kept off the road like anyone else would be.
