Monday, June 27, 2022
  • 🔒Privacy Policy
  • © Copyright
The Voiceof London
  • Latest news
  • Foreign affairs
  • UK
  • USA
  • Russia
  • Health
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Contact us
  • Latest news
  • Foreign affairs
  • UK
  • USA
  • Russia
  • Health
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
The Voiceof London
No Result
View All Result
Home USA
Woman files first CRIMINAL complaint accusing New York Governor Cuomo of grabbing her breast – reports — RT USA News

Woman files first CRIMINAL complaint accusing New York Governor Cuomo of grabbing her breast – reports — RT USA News

The Voiceof London by The Voiceof London
August 7, 2021
in USA
0

An aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, one of 11 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, reportedly became the first to file a criminal complaint, saying he reached under her shirt and groped her.

The complaint was filed on Thursday with the sheriff’s office in Albany County, where the state capital is located, the New York Post reported. Sheriff Craig Apple told the Post that he contacted the Albany County district attorney’s office, which will determine whether to prosecute the governor.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares is among four New York prosecutors who said earlier this week that they plan to investigate whether Cuomo’s alleged misconduct included any crimes committed in their jurisdictions. Those statements came in response to a report released on Tuesday by state Attorney General Letitia James, who said her investigators determined that sexual-harassment claims against the Democrat governor by 11 women were true.

Also on rt.com
‘Even his base is deserting him’: Majority of New Yorkers say Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign amid sexual harassment scandal

The attorney general’s investigation was civil, however, and left it to local district attorneys to make findings on potential criminal charges. Until Thursday, none of those prosecutors had a victim who had come forward to file a formal complaint on which to build an indictment.

The woman who filed the Albany complaint, whose name wasn’t disclosed, was identified in the attorney general’s report as “Executive Assistant #1.” As detailed in the report, the groping incident allegedly occurred last November at the governor’s mansion in Albany. As she prepared to leave the mansion after completing her work, the governor pulled her into his office “for a close hug,” the report said.

According to the allegations, the woman stepped away from Cuomo and said, “You’re going to get us in trouble,” to which he replied, “I don’t care,” and slammed his office door shut. He then slid his hand up her blouse and cupped her breast over her bra, the report said. She then pulled away and said, “You’re crazy.”

The woman told state investigators that she didn’t respond more forcefully or report the alleged assault because she feared losing her job. “At the moment I was in such shock that I could just tell you that I just remember looking down, seeing his hand, seeing the top of my bra…,” the executive assistant said, adding that she remembered the exact bra that she was wearing and Cuomo’s hand cupping her breast. She also alleged incidents in which the governor kissed her, including at least once on the lips, and grabbed and rubbed her behind while taking a selfie together.

Cuomo denied the groping accusation, telling investigators, “To touch a woman’s breast who I hardly know, in the mansion, with 10 staff around, with my family in the mansion, to say ‘I don’t care who sees us’ … I would have to lose my mind to do such a thing.” One of his lawyers reportedly also argued that he was too busy that day to have time to grope someone in the executive mansion.

Read more

The state report noted that the incident allegedly occurred in the smaller of the governor’s two offices, away from common areas and behind closed doors. There wasn’t any evidence that there were 10 staffers in the vicinity of the private, second-floor office, investigators said.

CNN cited an anonymous source “with direct knowledge” as saying Cuomo’s lawyers aren’t worried about the complaint because “there’s no evidence.” The governor’s legal team held an online briefing with reporters on Friday, attacking the attorney general’s report and calling it “conducted in a manner to support a predetermined narrative” rather than seeking truth.

Cuomo’s lawyers “attacked the credibility” of his accusers and the state investigators, said Fabien Levy, a spokesman for James. “To attack this investigation and attempt to undermine and politicize this process takes away from the bravery displayed by these women.”  

The governor’s alleged victims include current and former state employees, as well as private citizens. One is a female state trooper who was on his security detail. She alleged that he ran his hand across her stomach, from her navel to her hip, while she held a door open for him. On another occasion, he ran his finger from the top of her neck down to the middle of her back in an elevator, the state report said.

The bombshell report prompted Democratic Party leaders, including President Joe Biden, to call for Cuomo’s resignation. The governor has so far refused to step down, but a majority of state lawmakers reportedly support impeaching him if he doesn’t quit.

A Quinnipiac University poll released on Friday showed that 55% of New Yorkers believe that Cuomo should be criminally charged. Just 29% said a criminal indictment isn’t merited, while 16% were undecided. The survey, which was conducted on Wednesday and Thursday, showed that 70% of voters, including 57% of Democrats, think the governor should resign.

Also on rt.com
Tara Reade: In 2013, Andrew Cuomo stated that sexual harassment should not be tolerated. This statement has not aged well

Like this story? Share it with a friend!

Previous Post

Austrian court sentences Chechen arms dealer to life in prison over killing of ‘Kadyrov critic’ — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union

Next Post

Taliban fighters joyride in Humvees after capturing Nimroz provincial capital & seizing more US-made weaponry — RT World News

Related Posts

A New Labor Movement: How Workers Are Unionizing Amazon, Starbucks And REI
USA

A New Labor Movement: How Workers Are Unionizing Amazon, Starbucks And REI

June 27, 2022
Zeldin: ‘Losing is not an option’ in fractious GOP primary for New York governor
USA

Zeldin: ‘Losing is not an option’ in fractious GOP primary for New York governor

June 27, 2022
USA

Trump fatigue sets in: ‘Some donors are getting sick of the sh–show’

June 27, 2022

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The Voiceof London

 

Browse UK newspapers news, research and analysis from The Voiceof London

📧 Please feel free to contact us by an email if you need more information

  • 🔒Privacy Policy
  • © Copyright
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest news
  • Foreign affairs
  • UK
  • USA
  • Russia
  • Health
  • Fashion
  • Food
  • Contact us

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT