A New York judge is considering a request to drop criminal charges against a longtime Long Island Rail Road employee linked to a disability pension scandal. 
Nassau County Judge John Kase heard arguments Wednesday from defense attorneys seeking to dismiss a 49-count indictment against Fred Kreuder.
He was charged last year with official misconduct. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office says that while on duty, Kreuder was advising co-workers on the proper way to file disability forms after they retire.
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His arrest followed revelations that virtually every LIRR employee who applies is granted disability pension benefits from a federal railroad agency.
Kreuder’s attorneys contend he may have violated ethical standards, but did not break the law. They say he is being made a scapegoat.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.
