An investigation will take place after a complaint of alleged misconduct was filed this week
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple speaks during a news conference concerning new complaint allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. Cuomo has faced renewed calls to step down after an independent investigation overseen by the state attorney general’s office concluded he sexually harassed 11 women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.
Apple declined to release the complaint Saturday but described the allegation as “sexual in nature.” He said his office has a “proven record” of helping victims, adding that he does not fear retaliation for moving forward with such a high-profile investigation. According to the woman, Cuomo pulled her in for a hug as she prepared to leave the governor’s office at the mansion. Told that “you’re going to get us in trouble,” Cuomo replied, “I don’t care,” and slammed the door shut. He slid his hand up her blouse, and grabbed her breast over her bra, according to her account.
The sheriff said he will likely have the aide come in for a series of interviews at some point but also stressed he did not want to “revictimize these victims and have them tell their story over and over again.” Rita Glavin, Cuomo’s lawyer, said on CNN Saturday evening that she would like to see the criminal complaint and said of the sheriff: “He hasn’t done any investigation and he’s drawn a conclusion.”
The state Assembly’s judiciary committee plans to meet Monday to discuss the possibility of impeachment proceedings against Cuomo. Nearly two-thirds of the legislative body’s members have already said they favour an impeachment trial if he won’t resign.
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