ToplineLetitia James, New York State Attorney General, announced Tuesday the results of a five-month long investigation into Andrew Cuomo. She said that the Democratic governor was guilty of sexually harassing multiple female employees, as well as other women in his office, violating both state and federal laws.NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 24, 2010: Andrew Cuomo, New York Attorney General, leaves a press conference on... [+] recalled Toyota vehicles February 24, 2010, in New York City. Cuomo is thought to be a candidate for New York Governor. He has reached an agreement to provide Toyota owners in New York alternative transportation and other perks following the massive recall of Toyota cars. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images). Getty ImagesThe Key FactsThe 165-page report by investigators outlines Cuomo's probes findings. It includes evidence that Cuomo harassed 11 women, including former and current employees. At least one woman who made her claims public was also retaliated upon. Cuomo harassed the women through unwelcome, non-consensual touching, and many sexually suggestive comments that created a hostile environment for women at work, James, a Democrat announced at a Tuesday press confer. Anne Clark and JamesJoon Kim, two outside lawyers, conducted the months-long investigation. They spoke with 179 witnesses and analyzed more than 74,000 pieces. Kim, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, stated that the governor's sexual harassment behavior did not only affect his staff but also included other state employees.Important QuoteJames stated that this investigation revealed conduct that was corrosive to the very fabric of our state government.This is a breaking story that will be updated.
