Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Assaulted at Least 13 Women While He Was Governor of New York, the DOJ Says!
CNS News–The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a striking announcement on Friday, revealing that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo allegedly subjected at least 13 women to a “sexually hostile work environment” during his tenure. This conclusion came as part of an agreement with the office of the current Governor, Kathy Hochul, aimed at addressing and rectifying these serious allegations.
According to the DOJ, Cuomo’s behavior towards female employees included “unwelcome, non-consensual sexual contact; ogling; unwelcome sexual comments; gender-based nicknames; comments on their physical appearances; and/or preferential treatment based on their physical appearances.”
This revelation is part of a broader investigation initiated by the DOJ in August 2021, the same month Cuomo stepped down amid escalating sexual harassment claims. The investigation further determined that Cuomo’s executive chamber was aware of his misconduct but failed to take effective action to halt it.
Instead, efforts were made to shield the then-governor from additional allegations, with senior staff reportedly retaliating against four of the women he harassed. In defense, Cuomo’s attorney, Rita Glavin, issued a statement denying the accusations, claiming that the DOJ’s investigation leaned heavily on a “deeply flawed, inaccurate, biased, and misleading report” by the New York State Attorney General, released on August 3, 2021.
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This report had previously found Cuomo guilty of sexually harassing at least 11 women and retaliating against a whistleblower. Glavin criticized the DOJ for not contacting Cuomo directly during their investigation, dismissing the findings as a mere “political settlement” devoid of a genuine inquiry.
The DOJ’s announcement also highlighted an agreement to resolve claims that Cuomo’s office violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through a pattern of sexual harassment and retaliation. This agreement acknowledges reforms already implemented by Governor Hochul and sets forth a commitment to further changes within the Executive Chamber.
Governor Hochul responded positively to the DOJ’s acknowledgment, emphasizing her prompt actions to eradicate the previous administration’s harassment culture and establish a safer work environment. The agreement, however, specifies that it does not constitute a “finding on the merits of the case,” a point highlighted by Cuomo’s spokesman, Rich Azzopardi.
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Azzopardi also pointed out a potential conflict of interest involving Breon Peace, the U.S. attorney who approved the agreement, due to his past association with Joon Kim, who led the Attorney General’s investigation into Cuomo.
Despite the criticisms, the agreement has been welcomed by advocates and attorneys representing Cuomo’s alleged victims. Mariann Wang, representing two of the women Cuomo is accused of harassing, hailed the steps taken by the DOJ and the Executive Chamber as significant towards ensuring such abuses of power do not recur.
This agreement marks a critical juncture in addressing the allegations against Cuomo, aiming to foster a respectful and safe working environment within New York’s Executive Chamber, while also reflecting the complexities and controversies surrounding the case and its investigation.