Blakeman repeats call for Rice Moreland explanation

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At the earlier press conference on July 31, Blakeman claimed that Rice released one of her Moreland emails to the Times and argued that she should now release all her Moreland emails. Phillips subsequently denied that Rice released one of the emails. Blakeman said on Aug. 6 that it matters not who provided the email to the Times, but that the email shows Rice knew the commission’s work was being undermined.

The Times reported that Moreland lead investigator Danya Perry brought concerns to Rice about resistance from Moreland Executive Director Regina Calcaterra, who often reported to Cuomo’s top aide, Lawrence Schwartz.

“Danya can’t be prevented from doing the most basic and noncontroversial aspects of her job. Thoughts??” Rice wrote to her co-chairs, according to the Times.

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