Popular during the pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was overwhelmed Tuesday by the findings of an independent investigation. She accuses him of sexually harassing several women, which he immediately denied.
The investigation concluded that the Democratic official “sexually harassed several women and in so doing violated federal and state law,” New York State Attorney Letitia James said during the interview. a press conference. “Former and current” state officials are among the victims, she added.
The report speaks for itself.
Letitia James, New York State Attorney
Asked if he should resign, she replied: “the decision rests with the governor of the State of New York”. “The report speaks for itself,” she continued.
Shortly after this intervention, Andrew Cuomo reaffirmed that he rejected the accusations. “Above all, I want you to know, and to hear it from my mouth: I have never touched someone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances,” he reacted, not saying not expressing on a possible resignation.
Calls for resignation
“Unwanted kisses and hugs”, “inappropriate comments”, inappropriate gestures, the list of acts attributed to the governor, in place since 2010 and aged 63, is long.
The calls for resignation were not long in coming. “He must resign,” said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. “And if he continues to resist and attack the investigators who have only done their job, he must be impeached immediately” with a view to being removed from office.
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