Cuomo Faces Federal Sexual Harassment Probe
In addition to the harassment claims, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces other inquiries into his administration's handling of coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating sexual harassment claims made against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, reports Reuters. A contract has been approved by New York officials for legal services to assist the current governor’s office in responding to multiple state and federal investigations into the Cuomo administration’s affairs. In addition to the sexual harassment allegations, Cuomo faces other inquiries into his administration’s handling of coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes. Cuomo has steadfastly denied the allegations made against him.
In August, 2021, he said he accepted “full responsibility” for what he characterized as ill-conceived attempts to be affectionate or humorous, but said he would resign for the good of the state. He insists that a previous investigation conducted by state Attorney General Letitia James was politically motivated and his lawyer, Rita Galvin, has called on James, who has declared her candidacy for governor, to recuse herself from any investigations involving Cuomo.
