“I am innocent” — Durham says, at the start of his statement

“I am innocent, the charges against me have been dropped and I look forward to getting back to work.”  That’s the start of a just-released statement from Matthew Durham, on the disclosure of a court document showing the dismissal of unlawful neglect of a child and domestic violence second degree charges.  Those charges about a year ago led to his suspension as the District Two councilman, a seat that has remained empty to this date.  Durham’s statement reads:  “This has been a challenging and emotional journey for my family and for myself, but we have emerged stronger and more resilient.  This experience has taught us the importance of standing firm in one’s faith, even in the face of adversity.”