Former New York Gov. Cuomo , Charged With Misdemeanor , Sex Crime.
ABC reports that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been charged with a misdemeanor sex crime in Albany City Court.
The alleged crime reportedly took place at the governor’s mansion in December of 2020.
According to the complaint, Cuomo forcibly placed his hand under the blouse of an unnamed victim.
Specifically, the victim's left breast
for the purposes of degrading
and gratifying his sexual desires,
all contrary to the provisions of the statute
in such case made and provided, Albany County Sheriff’s Department complaint, via ABC.
In August, Cuomo resigned
following an investigation
by State Attorney General Letitia James.
That investigation found that
he sexually harassed 11 women,
including current and former state employees.
That investigation found that
he sexually harassed 11 women,
including current and former state employees.
Specifically, we find that the governor
sexually harassed a number of current
and former New York State employees
by, among other things, engaging in
unwelcome and nonconsensual touching, .., New York State Attorney investigation report, via ABC.
Specifically, we find that the governor
sexually harassed a number of current
and former New York State employees
by, among other things, engaging in
unwelcome and nonconsensual touching, .., New York State Attorney investigation report, via ABC.
... as well as making numerous
offensive comments of a suggestive
and sexual nature that created a hostile
work environment for women, New York State Attorney investigation report, via ABC.
After his resignation, Cuomo claimed
that the report had been politicized.
Let me say now that when government
politicizes allegations and the headlines
condemn without facts, you undermine
the justice system and that doesn't serve
women and it doesn't serve men or society, Andrew Cuomo, Farewell Address, via ABC