Local prosecutors are looking into alleged sexual harassment by New York governor Andrew Cuomo
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference, in New York, U.S., on May 10. Mr. Cuomo has denied the allegations of sexual harassment.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday faced a growing number of inquiries by local prosecutors and calls for his resignation a day after an investigation overseen by the state’s attorney general concluded he had sexually harassed 11 women.
Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said her office was reviewing the “deeply disturbing” findings released by James, had requested any records on “any incidents” that occurred in the jurisdiction and “will thoroughly and expeditiously investigate any potential crimes.” Asked if there had been contact between the White House and Cuomo or his staff, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters “not that I’m aware of.”
Cuomo, 63, was elected to three terms as governor, as was his late father, Mario Cuomo, and previously served as U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary from 1997 to 2001 under former President Bill Clinton. His current term runs through December 2022.Cuomo had for months denied mounting allegations of sexual harassment, and renewed those denials after the investigative report was issued on Tuesday.
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