District Attorney Susan Cacace

Key Facts About Susan Cacace – Westchester County District Attorney

  • Widely accused by advocates of abusing prosecutorial discretion to protect institutional actors rather than serve the interests of justice or child welfare.
  • Refused to drop charges against Marc Fishman despite overwhelming video, audio, and factual evidence proving his innocence.
  • Continued prosecution for over 6 years, keeping Fishman under unjust criminal orders of protection, limiting his access to his own children.
  • Inherited a corrupt case from former DA Mimi Rocah and chose to escalate rather than correct the record.
  • Previously recused as a judge in Marc’s family court case, raising questions about her conflicts of interest upon returning as DA.
  • Allegedly obstructed justice by ignoring federal protections under the ADA, FERPA, and IDEA—particularly for a disabled father fighting for access to his children.
  • Has faced a public petition calling for her investigation and removal, with hundreds demanding accountability and an end to wrongful prosecutions.
  • Presides over an office that has recused itself from at least 78 other cases due to conflicts related to her prior role as a judge—creating legal chaos and suspicion of bias.