Prosecutor in Andrew Cuomo’s groping case seeks more time
3 years, 1 month ago

Prosecutor in Andrew Cuomo’s groping case seeks more time

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — A prosecutor investigating accusations that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped a woman asked a judge for more time to evaluate the evidence, saying the criminal complaint filed last week by the local sheriff was “potentially defective,” according to a letter released Friday. The request from Albany County District Attorney David Soares throws the high-profile case into further turmoil a week after Cuomo was charged with committing a misdemeanor sex crime. The one-page complaint filed in Albany City Court by a sheriff’s office investigator accuses Cuomo of forcible touching by putting his hand under a woman’s shirt on Dec. 7. “Unfortunately, the filings in this matter are potentially defective in that the police-officer-complainant failed to include a sworn statement by the victim such that the People could proceed with a prosecution on these papers.” The district attorney said the sheriff’s complaint, as filed, only included part of the woman’s testimony, but left other parts out, including sections that could possibly be “exculpatory,” meaning potentially helpful to Cuomo’s defense.

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Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide in new legal filing
1 year, 1 month ago

Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide in new legal filing

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York Gov. Cuomo’s former executive assistant Brittany Commisso filed the case against the ex-governor in state Supreme Court in Albany on Wednesday. Commisso was one of at least 11 women who accused Cuomo of sexual misconduct, leading to his abrupt 2021 resignation in a #MeToo-era scandal that marked a severe fall from grace for the …

Upstate DA declines to pursue case against Andrew Cuomo
2 years, 10 months ago

Upstate DA declines to pursue case against Andrew Cuomo

Associated Press  

An upstate New York district attorney said Monday he will not bring criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo, becoming the latest prosecutor declining to pursue a criminal case over sexual misconduct allegations against the former governor. Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes said in a prepared statement that there was “not a sufficient legal basis” to bring charges against Cuomo based …

Judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo
2 years, 11 months ago

Judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — The only criminal charge filed over the sexual harassment allegations that drove former New York Gov. During the hearing, which lasted only a few minutes and would have been even shorter if not for audio glitches, Assistant District Attorney Jennifer McCanney told the judge prosecutors had reviewed the evidence “and concluded we cannot successfully secure a conviction …

Judge Dismisses Groping Case Against Former NY Gov. Cuomo
2 years, 11 months ago

Judge Dismisses Groping Case Against Former NY Gov. Cuomo

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ALBANY, N.Y. — A judge on Friday dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. The expected procedural move had been requested by prosecutors from the Albany County district attorney’s office and came as they, Cuomo and his lawyers made a virtual appearance before a judge in Albany City Court. Judge Holly Trexler said: …

Cuomo due in court virtually after DA drops fondling case
2 years, 11 months ago

Cuomo due in court virtually after DA drops fondling case

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Andrew Cuomo will be required to appear virtually for a court session Friday as a judge considers a prosecutor’s request to dismiss a fondling case against the former New York governor. Albany County District Attorney David Soares asked Judge Holly Trexler on Tuesday to dismiss the misdemeanor complaint, just three days before Cuomo’s scheduled arraignment. In a …

Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts
2 years, 11 months ago

Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s attorney general said she believed Brittany Commisso. Andrew Cuomo of groping Commisso in the governor’s mansion called it a “very solid case.” The district attorney called her credible — but said he wouldn’t pursue the case because he couldn’t prove it. “If you have a credible witness who comes to you, you believe her, she’s …

Prosecutor drops groping charge against former NY Gov. Cuomo
2 years, 11 months ago

Prosecutor drops groping charge against former NY Gov. Cuomo

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York Gov. In a statement to the Times-Union, Commisso said her “disappointing experience of re-victimization with the failure to prosecute” was “just another example of where our criminal justice system needs to do better.” Her testimony was included in a report, released in August by Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James, that concluded Cuomo sexually …

Prosecutor drops groping charge against former New York Governor Cuomo
2 years, 11 months ago

Prosecutor drops groping charge against former New York Governor Cuomo

Hindustan Times  

Albany's top prosecutor said Tuesday he is dropping a criminal charge accusing former New York Gov. Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo Albany County District Attorney David Soares' decision comes three days before the Democratic ex-governor was due to answer the misdemeanor charge in court. In October, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple's office filed a criminal complaint against Cuomo accusing …

DA: No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women
2 years, 11 months ago

DA: No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges stemming from allegations from two women — including a state trooper — that he planted unwanted kisses on their cheeks, a suburban prosecutor said Tuesday. The district attorney said the sheriff’s one-page criminal complaint, based on allegations from a woman who said Cuomo slid his hand up …

Cuomo won’t be charged for touching trooper at racetrack
3 years ago

Cuomo won’t be charged for touching trooper at racetrack

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges after a female state trooper said she felt “completely violated” by his unwanted touching at an event at Belmont Park in September 2019, a Long Island prosecutor said Thursday. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said in a statement that an investigation found the allegations against …

Andrew Cuomo Won’t Be Charged For Touching Trooper At Racetrack
3 years ago

Andrew Cuomo Won’t Be Charged For Touching Trooper At Racetrack

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges after a female state trooper said she felt “completely violated” by his unwanted touching at an event at Belmont Park in September 2019, a Long Island prosecutor said Thursday. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said in a statement that an investigation found …

New York attorney general releases former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s testimony and other documents from sexual harassment investigation
3 years, 1 month ago

New York attorney general releases former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s testimony and other documents from sexual harassment investigation

CNN  

CNN — The office of the New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday released a transcript of its investigators’ interview with former New York Gov. The trove of newly released documents include many details featured in James’ report, but add new insight into Cuomo’s often combative demeanor as he came under questioning by the attorney general’s investigators. “But I’m …

Sheriff defends filing of criminal complaint against Cuomo
3 years, 1 month ago

Sheriff defends filing of criminal complaint against Cuomo

Associated Press  

CLARKSVILLE, N.Y. — A New York sheriff on Friday defended his decision to file a criminal complaint against former New York Gov. So I think it’s only prudent to allow the prosecutorial authority to have a say in how the investigation is conducted and whether there’s a prosecution, right?” In an interview earlier in the day with Talk 1300, the …

Cuomo accused of groping woman, a misdemeanor sex crime
3 years, 1 month ago

Cuomo accused of groping woman, a misdemeanor sex crime

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York Gov. The one-page complaint, filed by an investigator with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, accused Cuomo of putting his hand under a woman’s shirt on Dec. 7, 2020. “Like the rest of the public, we were surprised to learn today that a criminal complaint was filed in Albany City Court by the Albany County …

Explained: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's legal woes far from over
3 years, 4 months ago

Explained: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's legal woes far from over

Hindustan Times  

Here is an overview of the civil lawsuits and criminal investigations likely to face New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for months to come as he returns to private life following his resignation on Tuesday over a sexual harassment scandal. The two most applicable crimes under New York law would be "forcible touching" and "sexual abuse in the third degree," said …

Albany sheriff: Cuomo could face misdemeanor in groping case
3 years, 4 months ago

Albany sheriff: Cuomo could face misdemeanor in groping case

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face misdemeanor charges if investigators substantiate a criminal complaint accusing the governor of groping an aide last year, the Albany County sheriff said Saturday. Sheriff Craig Apple promised a “very comprehensive” investigation in partnership the Albany County district attorney’s office but said it would be premature to commit to a timeline …

Aide who says Cuomo groped her files criminal complaint
3 years, 4 months ago

Aide who says Cuomo groped her files criminal complaint

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor’s state residence has filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff’s office said Friday. It’s possible the Democratic governor could be arrested if investigators or the county district attorney determine he committed a crime, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple told the …

New York’s Cuomo sexually harassed women, state probe finds
3 years, 4 months ago

New York’s Cuomo sexually harassed women, state probe finds

Al Jazeera  

Probe reveals a ‘deeply disturbing, yet clear picture’ of illegal sexual conduct towards young women in ‘toxic’ state workplace. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment of women employees in his state office, violating federal and state laws, an independent investigation by the state attorney general’s office has found. “The investigation found that Governor Andrew …

A New York AG Investigation Says That Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women
3 years, 4 months ago

A New York AG Investigation Says That Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women

NPR  

A New York AG Investigation Says That Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Women STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: New York state's attorney general has issued a report on Governor Andrew Cuomo. Attorney General Letitia James alleges that the three-term governor sexually harassed multiple women and also violated federal and state laws. LAWRENCE: She was describing several of them, including one of the …

Cuomo to be questioned in sexual harassment investigation
3 years, 5 months ago

Cuomo to be questioned in sexual harassment investigation

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. “We have said repeatedly that the governor doesn’t want to comment on this review until he has cooperated, but the continued leaks are more evidence of the transparent political motivation of the attorney general’s review,” Cuomo senior advisor Richard Azzopardi said. In April, Azzopardi blasted James for confirming her office was also investigating whether …

Cuomo on sex harassment claims: ‘I didn’t do anything wrong’
3 years, 7 months ago

Cuomo on sex harassment claims: ‘I didn’t do anything wrong’

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — In his first face-to-face encounter with journalists in months, Gov. Several current and former state employees and other women have accused Cuomo of making unwanted sexual remarks and advances, giving them unwanted kisses or touching them inappropriately. “The report can’t say anything different because I didn’t do anything wrong,” Cuomo said. A lawyer for Charlotte Bennett, a …

New York AG investigating Cuomo’s use of aides on book
3 years, 8 months ago

New York AG investigating Cuomo’s use of aides on book

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s attorney general is investigating whether Gov. In a letter dated April 13, made public Monday, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli authorized Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the work state employees did on drafting and editing the book, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” which was released last fall. James’ office confirmed it received …

Report: Cuomo groped female aide in governor’s residence
3 years, 9 months ago

Report: Cuomo groped female aide in governor’s residence

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — An aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he groped her in the governor’s residence, a newspaper reported Wednesday, in the most serious allegation made yet by a series of women against the embattled Democrat. According to the newspaper, her allegations came to light as Cuomo staffers watched the governor’s March 3 news conference, his first …

The claims against Cuomo: A look at the women’s allegations
3 years, 9 months ago

The claims against Cuomo: A look at the women’s allegations

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Gov. Cuomo has urged the public to reserve judgment while the inquiry unfolds, saying “the facts will come out.” Here’s a look at his accusers’ allegations, in chronological order of being made public: LINDSAY BOYLAN, 36, a former state economic development official and Cuomo adviser, says the governor kissed her on the lips as she …

Report: Another woman complains of Cuomo misconduct
3 years, 9 months ago

Report: Another woman complains of Cuomo misconduct

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Another woman is accusing New York Gov. The details of the allegations weren’t immediately clear, but the Times Union of Albany reported Tuesday that the woman said Cuomo inappropriately touched her late last year at the governor’s mansion, where she had been summoned to work. The complaint was then reported to the governor’s legal counsel and to …

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