The allegations were quoted by Degnan in the press, and used in mailers used sent by Senator Vincent Leibell and failed Assembly candidate John Degnan's allied committee 'Truth About Ball', which spent tens of thousands of dollars to repeat the false charge.

The committee found that a violation of the Assembly's sexual arassment/retaliation policy "was not established." It also determined that "prohibited conduct under the policy has not been established, and thus, no action is recommended."

"This sound decision by the Ethics Committee vindicates Assemblyman all who has been the victim of a vicious smear campaign to tarnish his reputation because he's been an outspoken and fearless advocate for taxpayers," said Adam D. Kramer, spokesman for the Republican ssembly Campaign Committee.

"This is a tremendous victory for not only Greg Ball, but also for anyone who cares about justice being served," said Kramer.

"I think this decision is the final nail in John Degnan's coffin as he failed former Brewster Mayor has waged a truly reprehensible and ultimately losing battle against Assemblyman Ball," said Kramer.

"The voters have seen through Degnan's lies and now so to have the ssembly's Ethics Committee. Chalk this up as yet another big win for Assemblyman Greg Ball," concluded Kramer.