NY speaker authorizes impeachment investigation into Cuomo
Carl Heastie authorized the Assembly Judiciary Committee to begin an official misconduct probe.
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The speaker of the New York state assembly has authorized an investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct against Governor
Andrew Cuomo.
A state assembly investigation could end with impeachment.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo greets people after speaking at a vaccination site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Monday. He’s been called to resign from his position after allegations of sexual misconduct were brought against him. (Photo by Seth Wenig-Pool/Getty Images)
Democratic State Assembly Speaker
More than half of the 19 Democrats in New York’s congressional delegation have called for Cuomo's resignation, but the governor said once again Friday that he won’t step down.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday her office's investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't be swayed by a separate inquiry into the matter by the New York Assembly, which will also probe the governor's handling of nursing home deaths.