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Cuomo To File Misconduct Complaint Against NY AG
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is fighting back against Attorney General Letitia James. The embattled former governor announced that he plans to file a complaint against the AG with a state judicial committee that reviews allegations of professional misconduct, Cuomo’s lawyers announced. According to attorney Rita Glavin, Cuomo will personally be filing an ethics complaint with the New York State Bar Attorney Grievance Committee for misconduct against James, and her independent investigators Joon Kim and Anne Clarke, whose report led to the governor’s resignation. Kim and Clarke were ta…
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Cuomo's Attorney Makes New Attempt To Discredit Accusers, Prompting NY AG To Respond
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo isn’t going down quietly. Cuomo’s personal attorney, Rita Glavin, held a public briefing on Friday, Aug. 20, citing “inaccuracies" in the New York State Attorney General’s independent investigation that found him complicit in sexually harassing 11 women. Glavin reiterated multiple claims she previously made in two other public briefings regarding Cuomo’s accusers, and stated that Attorney General Letitia James’ report was incomplete. She further claimed that she has not been given access to all investigative materials despite requests to the Assembly Judiciary …
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'Coward's Way Out': Cuomo Accuser Calls Out NY Assembly For Failure To Impeach Disgraced Gov
One of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s first and most public accusers didn't mince words when it came to the Assembly Judiciary Committee dropping its impeachment inquiry into the embattled lawmaker. Former Cuomo aide Charlotte Bennett, age 25, a Northern Westchester native, ripped into Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Sunday, Aug. 15, following the decision to let the governor off the hook after being found complicit in sexually harassing at least 11 women by the Attorney General's office. “Speaker Carl Heastie’s unilateral decision to end the impeachment investigation into the governor sends…
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Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vehemently denied any wrongdoing when probed about sexual harassment allegations from reporters after taking questions from the media in person for the first time since late last year. Earlier story - Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press On Monday, April 26, during a COVID-19 briefing in Syracuse, the first question from reporters directed at Cuomo regarded the allegations that have been made against him, which Cuomo flatly denied repeatedly. “No,” he said when asked if he had a comment on the matter. “That’s w…
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First Accuser Compares Cuomo Embrace To Star Wars Character
Lindsey Boylan, the former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who was the first to accuse him of sexual harassment, turned to the dark side with a tongue-in-cheek tweet about the governor that went viral. “Just the good old office welcome to women in the governor’s office of New York,” Boylan tweeted along with a picture of a repulsed Princess Leia attempting to back away from Star Wars’ slumlord Jabba the Hutt. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's first accuser compared the governor to Jabba the Hutt.Twitter/@LindseyBoylan In “Star Wars,” Jabba the Hutt was one of the galaxy’s most notorious g…
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Cuomo Allies Drafted Letter To Attack, Damage First Accuser's Credibility, New Report Says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff reportedly drew up a letter attacking the credibility of a former aide who was the first to make claims of sexual harassment against him, according to a report released on Tuesday. The New York Times reported that Cuomo and his staff drew up a letter targeting former aide Lindsey Boylan, who was the first of seven women to come out against the governor since December. According to the report, Cuomo himself was directly involved, and it was emailed to several former aides for review. It is unclear how many people in the administration saw or signed th…
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Hudson Valley Assemblyman's Proposed Bill Named For Cuomo Accuser To Protect Whistleblowers
A Republican lawmaker in New York took a thinly veiled shot at Gov. Andrew Cuomo with new legislation to protect whistleblowers named after one of the women accusing him of sexual harassment. Hudson Valley Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland, was among the New York lawmakers to introduce new legislation to amend the state’s penal code to add a misdemeanor penalty for public officials that engage in retaliation against those who report any form of sexual harassment. The move comes as Cuomo faces claims of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, and fostering a hostil…
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First Cuomo Accuser Details New Allegations Of Harassment, Retaliation
Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to come forward with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has provided new details of her treatment in her first in-depth interview since making the claim. Boylan, a former Cuomo aide, first made her claims in December, calling it “the most toxic team environment” and saying that she has held many jobs in her life, and “waitressing at Friendly’s as a teenager was an infinitely more respectful environment.” Following Boylan, six other women have come forward with various claims against Cuomo, including inappropriate touching and ra…
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New Details Emerge As One Of Cuomo's Accusers Speaks Out In Radio Interview, Others Testify
Some of the women accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment met with investigators for several hours this week, while another spoke out against him during a new radio interview. Cuomo has been accused by at least seven women of serial sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, and fostering a hostile workplace in recent weeks, leading to severe backlash for the three-term governor. During a new WNYC interview, former aide Karen Hinton, one of Cuomo’s accusers, offered new details about what led her to step forward and speak out against the governor. “He approached me and emb…
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Cuomo Could Have Criminal Exposure, Authorities Say
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could possibly face criminal charges following allegations of sexual harassment from several women in the past week, including one claim that the governor kissed her without consent in his Manhattan office. In the past week, former aide Lindsey Boylan and White House photographer Anna Ruch both recalled incidents of Cuomo allegedly getting handsy, including an unwanted kiss to the former in July 2018. Earlier story - Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward Cuomo has denied kissing Boylan in a statement …
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Hudson Valley Assemblyman Proposes Bill To Expand AG's Authority To Probe Sex Misconduct
A lawmaker in the Hudson Valley has proposed new legislation to expand New York Attorney General Letitia James’ authority to investigate sexual misconduct in state government. With New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo facing allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland County, is looking to expand the AG’s authority as she investigates the governor. “Sexual harassment or assault has no place in our society,” Lawler stated. “Wherever and whenever allegations occur, it must be addressed by an independent investigation that ensures…
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Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward
New calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are ringing after a third woman came forward with allegations of sexual harassment. Anna Ruch told The New York Times that the governor asked to kiss her moments after they met at a wedding reception in September 2019, and that she had to remove his hand from her back. It is alleged that when she removed his hand from her lower back, Cuomo said she seemed “aggressive” and placed his hands on her cheeks, asking if he could kiss her. Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement “I was so confused and shocked and…
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Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe
As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo nears a week without holding a news conference after a series of recent scandals, many are looking toward the next in line if he is forced out of office: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. Cuomo has been under fire for weeks, first for his handling of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, then allegedly attempting to cover it up. Now, he finds himself embroiled in separate sexual harassment claims, prompting for many to call for a probe of the governor, and potentially, his job. Earlier story - New Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations Spark Bipartisan Backlash, Some Calls To…
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Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement
One of the two women who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment is calling on the governor to admit to his “predatory behavior’ and is urging other women to come forward. Charlotte Bennett, age 25, who came forward over the weekend with allegations against the 63-year-old Cuomo following a lengthy blog post by former aide Lindsey Boylan last week, was back in the news on Monday, March 1 to criticize the governor's statement on the matter. Bennett said in a statement first published by The New York Times that Cuomo “has refused to acknowledge or take responsibility for …
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New Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations Spark Bipartisan Backlash, Some Calls To Resign
New allegations of sexual harassment by a second former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has sparked an almost immediate backlash, including bipartisan calls for his resignation. Charlotte Bennett, age 25, who was an executive assistant and health policy adviser in the Cuomo administration until she left her post this past November, said the governor asked her during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic if she had ever had sex with older men, and whether she was monogamous. Bennett made her statements in a series of interviews with The New York Times. The new allegations come after former…
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Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment
A second former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accusing him of sexual harassment. Charlotte Bennett, age 25, who was an executive assistant and health policy adviser in the Cuomo administration until she left her post this past November, said the governor asked her during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic if she had ever had sex with older men, and whether she was monogamous. Bennett made her statements in a series of interviews with The New York Times. The new allegations come after former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan, In a lengthy blog post released on Wednesda…
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State Senate Majority Leader Says Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations 'Deeply Disturbing'
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is the latest to weigh in on the allegations of sexual harassment that have been levied against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by a former aide as some lawmakers in the state are calling for an investigation into the matter. This week, former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan came forward with accusations against the governor that included claims of inappropriate comments, touching, and an unprompted kiss on the lips in his Manhattan office. Original story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide Coupled with the o…
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Hudson Valley Assemblyman Calls On Cuomo To Resign Amid Nursing Home, Harassment Scandals
A Hudson Valley lawmaker is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid the latest scandal to hit his administration. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan made a scathing blog post public in which she outlined alleged sexual harassment incidents involving the governor during her time in his administration. Earlier story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide In response to the allegation, Republican Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents District 97, which includes Pearl River and other parts of Rockland County, called for Cuom…
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Press Secretary Denies New Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s press secretary is refuting claims from a former aide to the governor who has made serious sexual harassment allegations and a toxic work environment. Former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan posted an essay online on Wednesday, Feb. 24 detailing sexual harassment allegations that paint the governor in a bad light, including claims of his kissing her and having a “crush” on her that only grew. Earlier story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide Among the claims Boylan made was that on a flight from Western New York in October 2017, Cuo…
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NY Congresswoman Calls For Independent Investigation Of Cuomo Over Sexual Harassment Claims
A Republican congresswoman from upstate New York is calling for an independent probe into allegations of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by a former aide. Last week, the former Cuomo aide, Lindsey Boylan, called the governor’s workplace “toxic,” before then accusing him of sexual harassment, and his administration of standing idly by and watching the alleged abuse. Earlier story - Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched' “I am publicly calling for an independent investigation into the serious allegations of pervasive workpl…
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Cuomo Denies Ex-Aide's Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vehemently denied sexual harassment allegations made by a former staff member. Related story - Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched’ Last week, Lindsey Boylan, a candidate for 2021 Manhattan Borough President, and former Cuomo aide made allegations against her ex-boss, calling his administration “the most toxic team environment.” Over the weekend, she doubled down, alleging that Cuomo also sexually harassed her for several years while his top aides watched the abuse. "Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed…
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Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched'
This story has been updated with a response from the governor's office. A former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who last week cited “the most toxic team environment” during her time on the job is now accusing Cuomo of sexual harassment. Lindsey Boylan, a candidate for Congress in 2020 and for Manhattan Borough president in 2021, took to social media to make the new allegations against her former boss in a series of tweets on Sunday, Dec. 13. "Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years," Boylan wrote in a Tweet @LindseyBoylan. "Many saw it, and watched. "I could never anticipate …
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Ex-Cuomo Aide Cites 'Toxic Team Environment,' Saying Staff Is 'Deathly Afraid Of Him'
A former aide for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo put his office on blast over the weekend, calling it “the most toxic team environment,” and claiming that “there’s a whole book of people who have been harmed” in a lengthy social media diatribe. Lindsey Boylan, a candidate for 2021 Manhattan Borough President, and former Cuomo aide, took to social media over the weekend to make allegations against her former boss in a series of tweets. “I’ve had many jobs," Boylan wrote in response to a tweet questioning “the worst job” one’s ever had. "Waitressing at Friendly’s as a teenager was an infini…
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