On Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the allegations of sexual harassment against the New York government are “credible” to Andrew Andrew.
Representatives from California joined the Democrats’ chorus, demanding a truly independent investigation into allegations of misconduct against Cuomo by two of their former employees.
“Women who have come forward with serious and credible allegations against Governor Cuomo should be considered worthy of being heard and respected,” Pelosi said in a statement.
“There should be due process and respect for all in independent investigations.”
The statement came in the form of 63-year-old Cuomo, who agreed to appoint state Attorney General Letitia James as an outside investigator in the escalating scandal.
His senior adviser, Beth Garvey, originally said Saturday night that the administration tapped former federal judge Barbara Jones to face the investigation.
However, the move quickly caught bipartisan criticism, both because Cuomo was trying to direct his own investigation, and because Jones had previously worked with lawyer and prominent Cuomo consultant Steve Cohen.
As a backlash horseman on Sunday morning, James requested that the Cuomo administration let his office appoint an independent investigator, as state law dictates.
The concession from Cuomo came after several New York lawmakers, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bronx / Queens), emphasized the importance of an impartial investigation.
“Detailed descriptions of sexual harassment by the government by Lindsey Boylan and Charlotte Bennett. Cuomo are extremely serious and painful to read,” Wrote AOC. “There should be an independent inquiry – not led by a person elected by the governor, but by the office of the Attorney General.”
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) – who led the charge that resulted in the resignation of former Sen. Al Franken over sexual misconduct claims – was among those calling for an independent investigation.
“These allegations are serious and deep,” Gillibrand said in a statement. “As requested by Attorney General James, the matter should be referred to his office so that he can conduct a transparent, independent and thorough investigation with sub-powers.”
Gillibrand In 2017, Gillibrand, the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, completely condemned his ally Franken, as he faced mounting accusations from several women.
“Enough is enough,” he said at the time.
Additional reporting by Mark Moore
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