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New York sont confirmées par l’enquête indépendante de la procureur générale de l’État de New York. Laetitia James vient de rendre public un rapport explosif qui risque de mettre le puissant gouverneur des États-Unis en grande difficulté. Le président Biden l'appelle en personne à démissionner.">
The harassment charges against the New York Governor are confirmed by the independent investigation by the New York State Attorney General. Laetitia James has just released an explosive report that risks putting the powerful governor of the United States in great difficulty. President Biden calls him in person to resign.
With our correspondent in New York, Loubna Anaki
For Laetitia James, the evidence leaves no doubt. ” The independent investigation found that Governor Cuomo sexually harassed several women. He touched them inappropriately, kissed them, and made inappropriate and sexual comments. What created a hostile working climate for women She said.
For several months, the New York State Attorney and her team investigated sexual harassment accusations from several of Andrew Cuomo’s collaborators. A total of 179 people were heard and more than 70,000 exhibits examined. Including texts, emails sent by the governor to his accusers.
Laetitia James believes that the governor has also launched campaigns of intimidation against those who have dared to denounce his behavior.
Asked about the governor’s 11-hour hearing, investigators said he acknowledged certain facts without acknowledging the aspect of sexual harassment. He said on Tuesday that he had ” never touched someone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances “. Since the beginning of this affair, Andrew Cuomo has consistently denied the charges and refused to resign.
“New Yorkers deserve better”
The powerful governor has ruled New York for twelve years and was planning to run for a fourth term. This report risks jeopardizing his political future since, already, leading political figures are pushing him to resign, starting with President Joe Biden.
« Are you calling for his resignation?, asks a reporter to the White House host.
– Yes.
– And if he doesn’t resign, do you think he should be removed?
– Let’s take it one by one: I think he must resign », Clearly concludes the president.
The leader of the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, also called on Andrew Cuomo to resign. New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand declared that “ no one was above the law and New Yorkers deserved better ».
Andrew Cuomo could face impeachment proceedings in the days to come. The New York prosecutor is also investigating the possibility of legal action.
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