Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who accused him of sexual misconduct, said on Wednesday that he did not intend to participate in the state’s impeachment investigation for charges against the Democratic governor.
In a series of tweets, Boylan called the investigation a “farce”, calling on State Assembly President Carl Heastie for not leading a transparent process.
The tweets follow the New York State Assembly announcement that it selected Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to help conduct the investigation.
A spokesman for Heastie did not immediately respond to Fox News’s request for comment.
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Boylan’s tweets were first reported by The New York Post.
Boylan’s lawyer, Jill Basinger, told the publication that she was “fully cooperating” with the attorney general’s investigation and was interviewed last week in connection with that investigation.
“We are satisfied with the scope of the investigation and the consideration and depth of its questioning,” said Basinger.
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.
As reported by Fox News on Tuesday, state lawmakers indicated that Cuomo’s investigation could go beyond allegations of sexual harassment – which were filed by seven women – to potentially also include treating patients in nursing homes during the pandemic and reports on possible structural problems with a major infrastructure project.
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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.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is also conducting an investigation into the allegations.