Governor Cuomo asked to resign after six women accused him of “sexual misconduct”
New York City Governor Andrew Cuomo is in trouble after six women accused him of sexual misconduct. Though he denied the allegations, the reason why it is being taken seriously is that most of the victims are his former aides.
The Times-Union newspaper talked to an unnamed aide who told that Cuomo had groped her after calling her to the executive mansion last year under the pretext of business. Replying to Times-Union report he said, “I have never done anything like this,” and called the details “gut-wrenching.” He also issued a broad apology at a news conference last week for any behavior that made women feel uncomfortable, but maintained that he has never touched anyone inappropriately.
While the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said “Andrew Cuomo just can’t serve as governor anymore”. His political rival De Blasio also commented on the incident and said “The specific allegation that the governor called an employee of his, someone who he had power over, called them to a private place and then sexually assaulted her, it’s absolutely unacceptable, It is disgusting to me, and he can no longer serve as governor.”
House Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie also showed his concerns regarding Cuomo and said “We have many challenges to address, and I think it is time for the governor to seriously consider whether he can effectively meet the needs of the people of New York,” further he added that he would be meeting with Assembly members on Thursday to discuss “potential paths forward” regarding the allegations.
An independent investigation into the allegations is lead by The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Cuomo has asked the public to await the results of that probe before making judgment and refused to resign.