Tuesday, 10 August 2021 (YJC)_ New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned from office after a bombshell report released by state Attorney General found he sexually harassed 11 women.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has resigned from office after a bombshell report released by state Attorney General Letitia James (D) found he sexually harassed 11 women, including some who worked in his office, and violated state and federal laws.
Cuomo had faced an inundation of calls for his departure and an impeachment hearing in the state Assembly that appeared all but guaranteed to spark a trial in the state Senate. Should he have survived potential impeachment proceedings, he also faced daunting reelection prospects in 2022.
His resignation, which will be effective in 14 days, also follows widespread questions about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in the state's nursing homes.
The report was finalized after attorneys interviewed 179 individuals and reviewed 74,000 pieces of evidence.
The blockbuster findings reignited calls from his resignation from both Democrats and Republicans who said his actions were beyond the pale.
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