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New York mayor joins calls for Cuomo to resign over sexual misconduct claims
Reuters | Mar 11, 2021 05:29 PM EST
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at the COVID-19 vaccination site at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (Photo : Seth Wenig/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Andrew Cuomo just can t serve as governor anymore, adding his voice on Thursday to a growing chorus of calls for Cuomo to resign after six women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Cuomo, 63, has denied the allegations by the women, most of whom are former aides. The most recent is an unnamed aide who told The Times-Union newspaper on Tuesday that Cuomo had groped her after calling her to the executive mansion last year under the pretext of business.
By conducting an investigation first, New York state legislators would have the evidence they need to lodge a legal case against the governor over sexual misconduct allegations.
NY Assembly Speaker Approves Impeachment Probe as Calls Grow for Cuomo to Resign
NEW YORK New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said on Thursday he authorized its Judiciary Committee to start an “impeachment investigation” into sexual misconduct allegations six women have made against Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The panel’s investigation, which would run parallel to one being led by state Attorney General Letitia James, would be authorized to interview witnesses, subpoena documents and evaluate evidence, Heastie said.
“The reports of accusations concerning the governor are serious,” Heastie said in a statement.
Cuomo, 63, has denied all allegations by the women, most of whom are former aides. The most recent is an unnamed aide who told The Times-Union newspaper on Tuesday that Cuomo had groped her after calling her to the executive mansion last year under the pretext of business.
The speaker of the New York State Assembly authorises an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations made against Governor Andrew Cuomo, after a sixth women comes forward.