New York Governor Andrew Cuomo allegedly sexually harassed at most 11 women, and then retaliated to a former employee who publicly complained about his conduct. According to a bombshell state Attorney General Letitia Jam's Tuesday report. James stated that Cuomo had "sexually harassed multiple females" and violated both federal and state laws during the months-long investigation. However, her office pointed out that the report did not carry any specific penalties. The report of 165 pages, which includes interviews with 179 witnesses as well as a review of tens and thousands of documents, stated that Cuomo's office was filled with fear and intimidation and was hostile to many employees.According to the report, Cuomo harassed his staff members, state employees and members of the public. One of these was a state trooper. According to the report, Cuomo made inappropriate comments about women and engaged in non-consensual touching. James described Cuomo’s office as a "toxic workplace" and said that the findings revealed a "deeply disturbing, but clear, picture." CNBC reached Cuomo's offices for comment but they did not immediately reply to CNBC's request. This announcement was made two weeks after Cuomo had been interviewed by James' office investigators. Cuomo was apparently questioned for eleven hours.After James requested to investigate, the probe into a number of women's claims of Cuomo's sexual harassment began in March. Later in March, several Democratic state legislators, including the New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who Cuomo had long been in a fraught relationship with, asked for the governor's resignation. Mid-March saw Carl Heastie (a Democrat) authorize a panel to investigate harassment claims and other allegations against Cuomo. This included whether Cuomo's staff attempted to conceal or alter data regarding coronavirus deaths at New York nursing homes. Cuomo has repeatedly denied all allegations and has repeatedly rejected calls for his resignation. However, he has acknowledged that he made some women uncomfortable. Cuomo stated in March that he had never harassed, assaulted, or abused anyone. "I don't intend to resign."
