ToplineRepublican state lawmakers are planning to introduce an impeachment resolution against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), the state assembly’s GOP leader announced Monday, as the beleaguered governor faces mounting pressure to resign—including from his own party’s leadership—amid accumulating allegations of inappropriate behavior. The New York governor is facing mounting pressure to resign amid accumulating allegations of sexual ... [+] harassment against him. John Nacion/STAR MAX/IPxKey FactsThe GOP’s state assembly leader, Will Barclay, announced his party’s plans to introduce the resolution at a press conference Monday afternoon. Further Reading“New York State Senate’s Top Democrat Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Fifth Accuser Comes Forward” (Forbes)“Two More Former Aides Accuse Cuomo Of Inappropriate Conduct” (Forbes)

Source: Forbes March 08, 2021 20:26 UTC