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.

Request for District Attorney Cacace to Recuse and Withdraw

Marc Fishman has requested District Attorney Susan Cacace to recuse herself from his case due to a conflict of interest involving his attorney, Alan Kachalsky. Fishman claims that Cacace previously oversaw Kachalsky’s case and cites issues regarding a transcript that was allegedly altered. He demands a response by April 15, 2026.

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