Andrew Cuomo won't face charges in Westchester County after being accused of harassing two women, making for the second time in less than a week that Cuomo has been cleared of criminal charges.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in New York City. Brendan McDermid is in the picture.
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The former governor's alleged misdeeds were investigated by prosecutors and they found them to be credible, but not criminal charges.
Cuomo is accused of kissing a woman on the cheek while working as a security guard at his Mount Kisco home, because she was worried about repercussions if she rejected him.
Cuomo kissed a woman without asking permission at a high school event.
Last week, acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said she would not bring charges after a state trooper claimed Cuomo ran his hand across her stomach.
"This conclusion is unrelated to any possible civil liability, which is beyond the scope of a District Attorney's jurisdiction, which focuses solely on criminal laws," he said. The bravery of the women and witnesses who have cooperated with law enforcement is being recognized.
Cuomo was charged with a sex crime in Albany County for touching a former executive assistant. He faces a January hearing.
The key background.
Cuomo resigned as governor in August after the New York Attorney General released a report detailing sexual harassment allegations against 11 women. Cuomo was facing an impeachment probe and had lost the support of most of his former political allies, including President Joe Biden. Cuomo slammed the attorney general's report as a political hit and denied the allegations. Cuomo is being investigated by both the state and federal governments.
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Chris Cuomo was fired by CNN after it was revealed he drafted statements for his brother to use during the scandal.
Cuomo was accused of kissing 2 women's cheeks.
Cuomo won't be charged over the alleged sexual misconduct incident.
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Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women in violation of state and federal law.
Andrew Cuomo is being investigated over sexual harassment allegations.
