Defiant NY governor says won’t resign over harassment claims
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday he will not step down amid a swirl of sexual harassment allegations and new calls by influential Democrats for him to quit his post.
(FILES) In this file photo New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at a vaccination site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on March 8, 2021 in New York City. - Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo found himself under increasing risk of impeachment over allegations of sexual harassment March 11, 2021, when the Democratic head of the state assembly -- until now a key ally -- greenlighted a formal investigation of the claims. (Photo by Seth WENIG / POOL / AFP)
(FILES) In this file photo New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at a vaccination site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on March 8, 2021 in New York City. – Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo found himself under increasing risk of impeachment over allegations of sexual harassment March 11, 2021, when the Democratic head of the state assembly — until now a key ally — greenlighted a formal investigation of the claims. (Photo by Seth WENIG / POOL / AFP)New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday he will not step down amid a swirl of sexual harassment allegations and new calls by influential Democrats for him to quit his post.
“I am not going to resign,” the 63-year-old told reporters, as he insisted “I didn’t do what has been alleged” and implored his critics to wait until more facts come to light.
A formal investigation was greenlighted this week to probe the claims, which come from six women who say Cuomo sexually harassed or inappropriately touched them.
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