New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he would resign, following calls for his departure after an investigation by the New York state attorney general found he’d sexually harassed multiple female employees, violating federal and state law. Nine women accused the governor of sexual harassment and inappropriate comments earlier this year, sparking an independent investigation in March. The resulting report, filed in August, painted a “deeply disturbing yet clear picture” of Cuomo’s behaviour, New York state Attorney General Letitia James said. In at least one instance, investigators found that the governor and his senior team actively retaliated against a woman who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment. President Joe Biden also voiced support for Cuomo’s resignation.

Source: Huffington Post August 10, 2021 16:17 UTC