(GNB- New York): This is a developing story: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released a joint statement Friday calling for the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
“We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct,” they wrote. “Due to the multiple, credible sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, it is clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of his governing partners and the people of New York. Governor Cuomo should resign.”
On Thursday, NY State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie authorized an impeachment investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct made by six women in recent weeks against Cuomo. In a Friday public address, Cuomo said he won’t resign and denied the allegations.
Cuomo said last week that he was sorry for making women feel uncomfortable but that he never touched anyone inappropriately and will not resign. He confirmed his stance again Friday, stating, “I did not do what has been alleged, period.”
Developing Story:
- US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released a statement, joining the chorus of New York Democrats calling on Cuomo step down
- Cuomo again denied the allegations on Friday, adding that “A lot of people allege a lot of things for a lot of reasons”
- NY State Attorney General Tish James is conducting an investigation into the allegations
- Cuomo is facing allegations that he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward six women
- House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler said in a statement that Cuomo has “lost the confidence of the people of New York. Governor Cuomo must resign.”
- Multiple Democratic members of New York’s congressional delegation are now calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down.
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