ToplineThe woman who made the most serious accusations against New York Governor. Andrew Cuomothat he groped his wife underneath her shirt at Albany's executive mansion last year. This was her first public identification since she filed a criminal complaint against her.Andrew Cuomo repeatedly denied accusations of inappropriate sexual touching. Getty ImagesThe Key FactsBrittany Commisso made her first public allegations against Cuomo on March 23rd. Sunday, she revealed her identity in a short segment of a CBS This Morning interview and the Albany Times Union interview set to air Monday at 7 a.m. ET. ET. Commisso, 63, is teased about the upcoming interview by a 20 second clip. She claims that she filed a criminal case with the Albany County Sheriff's Office last Thursday. This was after she was called to the governors mansion to resolve a minor technical issue. Cuomo has repeatedly and vehemently denied the claim.Important QuoteCommisso stated in an interview that what he did was a crime and he violated the law.Important BackgroundAfter a five-month investigation, Commisso was one of eleven women whose claims against Cuomo had been deemed credible. The 168-page report by the attorney general claims that Commisso said Cuomo gave her intimate hugs and once grabbed her breast while they were taking a selfie. Cuomo has denied any allegations of inappropriate touching. His lawyers targeted the alleged groping as a fabrication.What to WatchAlbany County Sheriff Craig Apple stated Sunday that his investigation into Commissos claims could result in an arrest. Cuomo will face likely a misdemeanor, possibly two, depending on the extent of the allegations and whether or not charges are filed. He stressed that his office is still at the beginning stages of its investigation.Continue readingCuomo Groped Aide Files Criminal Complaint As Governors Legal Woes MountCuomo could face criminal charges, arrest if investigation backs up groping allegations, Albany Sheriff says (Forbes).Cuomo Lawyers Disparage Attorney General Report, Say Governor Was Ambushed (Forbes)Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women in Violation of State and Federal Law, NY Attorney General finds, (Forbes).
