Continuing decline in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reached a climax on Tuesday when investigators said they had substantiated allegations against him of sexual harassment by 11 women, many of whom worked for him.
Once daily on television screens over reactions to the coronavirus, Cuomo continues to deny the allegations and claims he will not step down, while very soon his political future may be out of his control.
WHAT IS CUOMO ACCUSED OF?
Many women accused Governor Cuomo of harassment and sexual assault. The public allegations, which began in December and continued through the winter, ranged from inappropriate comments to forced kissing and touching of private parts.
DO YOU FIND CUOMO GUILTY FROM THE PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATION?
Jo. An investigation can find no one guilty. This is decided by the judge and the jury. Also, the investigation was civil, not criminal. But investigators found that 11 women were telling the truth about Governor Cuomo’s behavior and that he created a hostile work environment “filled with fear and intimidation.”
WILL CHARGES BE RAISED AGAINST GOVERNOR CUOMO?
Attorney General Letitia James, who oversaw the investigation, said there would be no criminal referrals, but local police and prosecutors could use the evidence and findings to raise their cases. The district attorney in New York’s Albany capital said Tuesday he was seeking investigative material from Ms. James as she urged victims to raise their voices.
CUOMO SAYS PUBLICLY NOT TO BE TRIED UNTIL THE CONCLUSIONS OF THE INVESTIGATION COME OUT. WHAT IS HIS ATTITUDE NOW?
Governor Cuomo is more challenging than ever, refuting the allegations through a recorded response stating that “the facts are very different from those portrayed” and that he has never inappropriately touched anyone or taken any action. sexually inappropriate ”. He claims that the investigation itself was driven by “politics and prejudice”.
HOW DOES HE EXPLAIN HIS ACTIONS?
Governor Cuomo apologized for making the employee feel bad, but explains some of the allegations by saying they are misunderstandings caused by cultural and generational differences (he is Italian-American). He categorically denies the most serious allegations. He said the behavior, inherited from his parents, was aimed at conveying warmth.
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIGNATION OF GOVERNOR CUOMO
Many people are demanding his resignation. President Joe Biden – once a close ally of Democrat Cuomo – said Tuesday that while he had not read the report, he thinks Cuomo should resign. The two senators representing New York, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, say he should resign. The same call is being made by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, and many other Democrats.
WHAT HAPPENS IF CUOMO DOES NOT RESIGN?
The New York assembly has the power to prosecute Cuomo’s governor and intends to end his investigation “as soon as possible,” according to Carl Heastie, a Democrat who said it was clear Cuomo did not could stay longer in office. Theoretically, the assembly could vote to initiate dismissal proceedings before the investigation is completed.
WHY CAN NEW YORK CANNOT ASK FOR EARLY ELECTIONS?
Unlike California, New York has no mechanism to call early elections.
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The dismissal process begins in the New York assembly. If a majority of members vote to file charges against Mr. Cuomo, the case goes to court, which in this case consists of the New York Senate – without the majority leader – and the seven judges of the state’s highest court. Two-thirds must vote to find him guilty and ousted.
WHEN DID SUCH A SITUATION HAPPEN IN NEW YORK?
The only case was in 1913. Governor William Sulzer was ousted after less than a year in office. He claimed that his conviction was a punishment for his removal from the democratic political machine Tammany Hall.
IF CUOMO LEAVES THE POST, WHO REPLACES IT?
At the top would be 62-year-old Kathy Hochul, the number two of the governor’s office. The Democrat from the western part of New York has previously served in Congress, but is not well known in that state.
WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS DO YOU FACE CUOMO?
Chief Prosecutor James is also investigating whether Cuomo broke the law by helping his staff members write and promote his book, American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 ″ (American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID) -19 Pandemic) for which he would earn more than $ 5 million. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is also investigating how New York handled data on deaths in nursing homes during the pandemic.
