Bergen County sheriff resigns after recording of racist, homophobic comments

A New Jersey sheriff who was caught on tape making racist and homophobic remarks bowed to pressure Friday and tendered his resignation.

Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino announced he is stepping down effective immediately, along with several members of his staff.

Executive Undersheriff George Buono, Undersheriff Robert Colaneri, Undersheriff Brian Smith and Undersheriff Joseph Hornyak have also submitted their resignations, effective immediately.

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[Vsantuchi]

How are you unaware when the whole freakin generation has a camera. C’mon

[ATAHUALPA]

He had a moment of showing who he really is . the tape is not about blacks only is about others. He is not color-race blind. See hear and see the truth.

[m.clarkebrkly]

Now he could get a job at Columbia University Medical Center public safety office. That woman supports his thoughts and don't believe he should resign.

[adrianhidalgo]

That not Racism....Bergen county NJ its 55% white people..and if they legalize marijuana. Taxes will skyrocket because of more police officers will be needed..

[maxwilm]

So you can't say blacks? I don't get it, was that really it?