ToplineOn Thursday, President Joe Biden joined other prominent Democrats in calling for Andrew Cuomo's immediate resignation as Governor of New York. A New York State Attorney Generals Office investigation confirmed that Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple female victims.Joe Biden (L), appears with New York Governor. Andrew Cuomo in July 2015. Getty ImagesThe Key FactsBiden, who stated in March that he would support Cuomo if the state investigation confirmed his claims, said to reporters on Tuesday that he stood by his earlier promise. Biden stated that he believes he should resign. However, he declined to comment on whether Cuomo would be impeached if he refused to resign or if he should face prosecution for the behavior New York State Attorney General Letitia Jam, a Democrat said was in violation of state and federal laws. Biden stated that he has not yet read the report and is not familiar with the details. All he knows is the final result. The president joins prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker (D.Calif.), Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader (D.N.Y.), and Eric Adams, the New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate. All three were former allies of Cuomos who called for the governor's resignation on Tuesday.Cuomo has not denied the allegations and has not indicated he will step down. Soas of now, it is up to New York State legislators, who are currently overseeing an investigation into Cuomos impeachment to force his resignation. According to Carl Heastie, the New York State Assembly Leader (D), Cuomo cannot continue in office and that it will be expedited by the legislature's impeachment investigation.Important QuoteHeastie stated that Cuomo had lost the trust of the majority of the assembly Democratic members. We will quickly receive all evidence and documents from the Attorney General and we will look to complete our impeachment investigation as soon as possible.Chief CriticCuomo refuted the findings of the investigations and maintained his innocence in a television statement on Tuesday. The embattled governor stated that he never inappropriately touched anyone or made inappropriate sexual advances. This is not me.Important BackgroundCuomo harassed 11 women (current and former) and retaliated against at most one woman who reported her allegations. James said that the harassment included comments of a suggestive, sexual nature that created hostile work environments for women and engaging in unwelcome, non-consensual touching. Cuomo can be charged with criminal offenses by the Albany District Attorneys Office. James has already requested investigation materials from New York Attorney General.Continue readingCuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Females In Violation of State and Federal Law, NY Attorney General finds (Forbes).Cuomo denies sexually harassing women, says Attorney Generals Bombshell Investigation is Wrong (Forbes).Report of Investigation into Allegations of Sexual Harassment by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Attorney Generals OfficeHere's how impeachment works at New York (Politico).
