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Cuomo To File Misconduct Complaint Against NY AG Cuomo To File Misconduct Complaint Against NY AG
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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Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign
Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign Democratic governors in the state surrounding New York have become the latest to call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step away from office following the release of the Attorney General’s report into allegations of sexual harassment. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York AG Letitia James released the findings of an internal investigation led by Joon Kim and Anne Clark, which determined that Cuomo allegedly had inappropriate contact and conversations with at least 11 women. Original story - NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law The reaction from are…

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NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law
NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law Independent investigators determined that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women who worked for the state in violation of state and federal laws. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3 that the five-month investigation into sexual harassment claims against the governor has concluded, with independent investigators Joon Kim and Anne Clark finding that the Executive Chamber was “rife with fear and intimidation,” which allowed for harassment to occur and create a hostile work environment. The investigation found that Cuomo allegedly engaged in…

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Findings Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Now Expected Soon Findings Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Now Expected Soon
Findings Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Now Expected Soon Click here for an updated story: NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law The months-long investigation by the Attorney General into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be nearing its conclusion, according to reports. Since March, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office has been investigating the claims of at least eight women who have alleged the governor harassed them or acted inappropriately toward them while in office. According to the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, the investigation could be wrapped up as soon a…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When Newly Named Investigators Are Expected To Complete Cuomo Sexual Harassment Probe Here's When Newly Named Investigators Are Expected To Complete Cuomo Sexual Harassment Probe
Here's When Newly Named Investigators Are Expected To Complete Cuomo Sexual Harassment Probe It could be sooner than later that New Yorkers get answers regarding multiple sexual abuse and harassment claims against Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the outside attorneys begin their investigation into the allegations. In fact, an expert says it could come sometime by late May. On Monday, March 8, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that Joon Kim, a former acting U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and employment discrimination attorney Anne L. Clark will be the two tasked with leading the investigation. Earlier story - New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sex…

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Lieutenant Governor Issues New Statement On Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Lieutenant Governor Issues New Statement On Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation
Lieutenant Governor Issues New Statement On Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who could be next in line if Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ousted from office, is calling on New Yorkers to be patient as the independent investigation into accusations against the governor commence. This week, an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by Cuomo was launched, led by former acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim and prominent employment discrimination attorney Anne L. Clark. Related story - Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe Seven women have now come forward in recent weeks claim…

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Most Serious Sexual Abuse Accusation Against Cuomo Emerges As Ex-Aide Alleges Groping Most Serious Sexual Abuse Accusation Against Cuomo Emerges As Ex-Aide Alleges Groping
Most Serious Sexual Abuse Accusation Against Cuomo Emerges As Ex-Aide Alleges Groping A much-younger woman who was summoned to Andrew Cuomo's executive mansion in Albany to fix a problem with his cellphone was aggressively sexually assaulted by the New York governor, according to a brand-new report. Cuomo, age 63, has now been accused by six women of inappropriate actions while in office, including several former and now current members of his administration, but this new allegation is the most serious. The latest report was published Wednesday, March 10 by the Albany Times Union, which said that the woman told him to stop after he allegedly reached under the aide’s blouse a…

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New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation
New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James has named two heavy hitters to lead the investigation into multiple claims of sexual harassment against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James announced late Monday afternoon, March 8 that Joon Kim, a former acting U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and employment discrimination attorney Anne L. Clark will be the two tasked with leading the independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations that have been levied against the governor in recent weeks. They will be joined in the investigation by Jennifer Kennedy Park, Abena Mainoo, and Y…

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Trump Taps Former Giuliani Partner As Preet Bharara Replacement Trump Taps Former Giuliani Partner As Preet Bharara Replacement
Trump Taps Former Giuliani Partner As Preet Bharara Replacement President Donald Trump has nominated a former law partner of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to serve as United States Attorney Preet Bharara’s replacement in the Southern District of New York. If confirmed by the Senate in the next 120 days, Geoffrey Berman will take over for Bharara, who was fired last March by the president as he cleaned house from the Obama era. He will serve as an interim basis until confirmation, according to the Justice Department. Berman is a partner at Greenberg Traurig in Manhattan, where Giuliani remains a partner. He previously served as an Assistant United St…

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