New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is facing accusations of sexual harassment from three different women. Now, billboards in Albany, N.Y., are calling for the governor to “resign.”
Former aide, Lindsey Boylan, tweeted about alleged accounts of sexual harassment in Dec. Cuomo denied Boylan’s claims.
Charlotte Bennet accused Cuomo of asking her inappropriate questions about her sex life at work. Anna Ruch said Cuomo put his hand on her bare lower back and tried to kiss her at a wedding in 2019.
Cuomo released a statement on Sunday in response to the allegations surfacing about him. The statement said Cuomo asked for an independent review of the allegations.
“I now understand that my interactions may have been insensitive or too personal and that some of my comments, given my position, made others feel in ways I never intended. I acknowledge some of the things I have said have been misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation. To the extent anyone felt that way, I am truly sorry about that,” wrote the statement. “To be clear I never inappropriately touched anybody and I never propositioned anybody and I never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable, but these are allegations that New Yorkers deserve answers to.”
Since the allegations surfaced, many politicians have commented on the scandal, with severa; calling on Cuomo to resign. Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-New York), said Cuomo should quit, saying “the time has come.”
Other politicians are endorsing an investigation into the allegations, including New York Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced there would be an independent investigation conducted regarding the allegations.
