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In a written response, Baltz’s attorney, Melanie Balestra, said that she had advised him to not respond to the inquiry because he was bound by a “confidentiality statement” with the Board of Registered Nursing.

The three other defendants were Joseph Ruzzo, 56, a retired Long Island Rail Road track foreman; and John Nugent, 50, and Joseph Balestra, 51, who are still working as track foremen.

Mr. Balestra’s attorney, John LoTurco, said his client “vehemently denies all charges” and “adamantly asserts his innocence.”

Moe’s statement also references comments made by Drum regarding “police interactions and civil unrest” on “The South Bay Show” podcast with Jackie Balestra on June 11.

“It’s like a different world,” Balestra said.