Politics
NY Assembly report shows "overwhelming evidence" that Gov. Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment while in office
November 22, 2021 1:49pm
Updated: November 23, 2021 3:10pm
The New York Assembly's Judiciary Committee released a 63-page report on Monday, detailing “overwhelming evidence” that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment while in office.
The bombshell report corroborates claims made by Attorney General Letitia James, whose office released a report that brought about Cuomo’s resignation in August.
The New York Assembly investigation found several incidents of harassment and accused Cuomo of creating a “hostile work environment” during his time as governor.
The report also found that Cuomo used state resources — including members of the executive chamber staff — to write, publish and promote his book in which he outlines his response, as governor, to the coronavirus pandemic.
The report was drafted by lawyers from the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP, The Hill reported.
“This has been a profoundly sad chapter in New York’s history. I commend Chairman Charles Lavine, the members of the Judiciary Committee and the team at Davis Polk for their hard work and diligence in completing this investigation,” New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said in a statement.
“I also want to acknowledge everyone who participated in all of the investigations for their cooperation, particularly the brave women who stepped forward. As we have throughout this process, we will continue to cooperate with all relevant investigative bodies to provide them with the evidence we have uncovered,” Heastie added.
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office charged Cuomo with a misdemeanor sex crime last month, alleging that the former governor placed his hand under an unidentified woman’s blouse and groped her at the governor’s mansion.
“I hope this report helps New Yorkers further understand the seriousness of the allegations that have been made and serves to guide us to a more ethical and responsible government. New Yorkers deserve no less,” Assembly Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine said in a statement.
