Groping and sexual harassment allegations against New York’s governor have renewed a yearslong conversation within the party about how it handles accusations against powerful liberal male politicians. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo Faces New Threat: Impeachment Inquiry Led by Democrats
By Gotham Rex on March 11, 2021
The move by the State Assembly sets the stage for what could be the state’s first impeachment effort in more than a century. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sexual Harassment Accusation Is Referred to Albany Police
By Gotham Rex on March 11, 2021
The police characterized the alleged groping by the governor of a female aide as something that may rise “to the level of a crime.” Source: New York Times
Aide Says Cuomo Groped Her, as New Details of Account Emerge
By Gotham Rex on March 10, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo characterized the new allegations as “gut-wrenching,” but insisted that he has “never done anything like this.” Source: New York Times
Cuomo Faces New Accusation of Inappropriate Touching
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2021
An unidentified staff member said the incident occurred when she was working at the Executive Mansion, where the governor lives. Few details have emerged. Source: New York Times
Governor Cuomo Sexual Harassment Inquiry to Be Led by 2 Lawyers
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
Attorney General Letitia James named a former federal prosecutor, Joon H. Kim, and an employment lawyer, Anne L. Clark, to lead the investigation that may determine the governor’s future. Source: New York Times
Democratic Leaders of N.Y. Legislature Take Aim at Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
As the governor maintained a defiant stance, the leader of the State Senate became the most prominent official to call on him to step down. Source: New York Times
Top State Leader Says ‘Cuomo Must Resign.’ Governor Says ‘No Way.’
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that honoring calls for his resignation because of unproven allegations would be “anti-democratic.” Source: New York Times
A Governor in Isolation: How Andrew Cuomo Lost His Grip on New York
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2021
Amid calls for his resignation, the governor is relying on a shrinking circle of advisers to help him navigate the biggest crises of his political life. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Told to Preserve Records at Issue in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2021
The directive came as Mr. Cuomo faced a new accusation that an aide had completed the sexual harassment training he was required to undergo for him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, Contrite Over Sexual Harassment Accusations, Refuses to Resign
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
In his first public appearance since a series of harassment allegations surfaced, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said he had “learned an important lesson.” Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Take Their Stands on Cuomo’s Scandals
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
After three women accused Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of sexual harassment, some candidates called for an investigation, and others, resignation. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Must Admit to His ‘Predatory Behavior,’ Accuser Says
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
“These are not the actions of someone who simply feels misunderstood; they are the actions of an individual who wields his power to avoid justice,” Charlotte Bennett said. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Losing Power and Allies as Crisis Deepens
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced more calls for his resignation, and a Republican congressman and Trump backer, Lee Zeldin, said he was exploring a challenge to him next year. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Could Be Compelled to Testify in Sexual-Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
The attorney general’s investigation into the governor will give her far-ranging subpoena powers to request documents and call witnesses. Source: New York Times