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Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony
Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony The “toxic workplace environment” disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo fostered before resigning from office included demeaning nicknames for staffers and flying fruit, according to new transcripts released by the New York Attorney General’s Office. In the past two weeks, AG Letitia James has been releasing transcripts and exhibits from the independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s resignation in August. On Monday, Nov. 29 the latest release included interviews with more than half the woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, video of Cuomo's top aides…

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Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG
Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG Living up to her promises of transparency, New York Attorney General Letitia James began releasing transcripts and exhibits from her office’s independent investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James announced the beginning of a rolling release of transcripts and corresponding exhibits from the investigation into sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s downfall and subsequent resignation. According to James, following the release of the report, multiple district attorneys asked that her office refrain from publicly releasing transcripts and other evidence so that their offices …

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Sex Crime Charge Against Cuomo Is ‘Potentially Defective,' DA Says Sex Crime Charge Against Cuomo Is ‘Potentially Defective,' DA Says
Sex Crime Charge Against Cuomo Is ‘Potentially Defective,' DA Says Prosecutors investigating a groping allegation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are asking for more time, saying that a criminal complaint filed last week was “potentially defective.” Last week, the Albany County Sheriff's Department filed a criminal complaint accusing Cuomo of committing a misdemeanor sex crime following an investigation by the New York Attorney General into claims of sexual harassment by 11 women. Earlier story - Cuomo Expected To Be Charged With Allegedly Groping Former Aide, Reports Say In a twist of fate, on Friday, Nov. 5, Albany County District Attorney David…

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Cuomo Expected To Be Charged With Allegedly Groping Former Aide, Reports Say Cuomo Expected To Be Charged With Allegedly Groping Former Aide, Reports Say
Cuomo Expected To Be Charged With Allegedly Groping Former Aide, Reports Say Embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly groping a former aide, according to multiple reports. Months after he resigned from office following the release of the Attorney General’s report into sexual harassment allegations made against, Cuomo is now reportedly facing a sex-crime complaint in Albany City Court. The news was first reported by the New York Post and Independent New York Focus website. If he is convicted of forcible touching, Cuomo would have to register as a sex offender, with a judge determining whether…

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Cuomo's Attorney Makes New Attempt To Discredit Accusers, Prompting NY AG To Respond Cuomo's Attorney Makes New Attempt To Discredit Accusers, Prompting NY AG To Respond
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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'What He Did To Me Was A Crime': Ex-Cuomo Aide Goes Public After Filing Complaint With Sheriff 'What He Did To Me Was A Crime': Ex-Cuomo Aide Goes Public After Filing Complaint With Sheriff
'What He Did To Me Was A Crime': Ex-Cuomo Aide Goes Public After Filing Complaint With Sheriff A former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who has alleged he groped her has come forward with her first public interview since criminal charges were filed with the Albany Sheriff's Office. Brittany Commisso, formerly known as “Executive Assistant #1,” age 32, has just spoken to the Albany Times Union and “CBS This Morning," revealing her identity after claiming that the governor groped her and kissed her on the lips. During the interviews, Commisso said that what happened to her “was a crime,” which prompted her to file a criminal complaint against the 63-year-old Cuomo last week, ca…

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