The New York governor’s office, Andrew Cuomo, is reportedly conducting its own investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct that have been brought publicly against the Democratic governor.
A senior adviser to the governor told the Times Union on Wednesday that the office also has an “obligation to investigate any allegations of sexual harassment”, specifically referring to an aide’s allegations that it was touched by the governor last year.
“And we, after reporting (the advisor’s allegations) to the (attorney general), were instructed to continue our own investigation. … Therefore, there are several questions ”, confirmed the advisor to the publication.
The lawyer for the woman who accused Cuomo of feeling her told the Times Union after the report that the investigation was “inappropriate” and “absurd”.
The Governor’s Employee Relations Office is reportedly handling the inquiry.
The New York attorney general’s office is investigating the ongoing claims, as is the New York State Assembly.
A spokesman for Cuomo did not return Fox News’ request for comment. He denied any allegations of sexual misconduct.
LINDSEY BOYLAN SAYS THAT HE WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CUOMO IMPEACHMENT PROBE ‘CORRUPT’
In response to the news, Lindsey Boylan, one of Cuomo’s former aides who accused him of sexual misconduct, said on Twitter that “abuse and intimidation” would never end.
As previously reported by Fox News, Boylan indicated on Twitter on Wednesday that she had no intention of participating in what she called a “farce” impeachment investigation led by the New York State Assembly. She said the process, separate from the investigation by the governor’s office in Cuomo, did not appear to be transparent or proceeding quickly.
Boylan was the first of seven women to publicly make allegations of sexual misconduct against Cuomo. She claimed that the governor tried to kiss her in his office, which he denied.
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During an interview with ABC on Tuesday, President Biden said the charges against Cuomo should be reviewed, but added that if confirmed, the governor could face criminal prosecution.
Cuomo gave a positive touch to the president’s comments on Wednesday, adding that he agreed that there should be an investigation.