Cuomo's troubles deepen as N.Y. attorney general seeks subpoena power in sex harassment probe
Governor admits some behavior with women was "insensitive or too personal" as he yields control of probe to Letitia James.
By John Solomon
Updated: February 28, 2021 - 11:53pm
After a rollercoaster weekend of reversals, recriminations and apologies, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's legal troubles are deepening as New York's top law enforcement officer prepares to secure subpoena powers to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.
Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, announced Sunday night she will deputize an outside law firm to investigate the allegations by two former Cuomo aides after the governor's effort to fashion his own investigation led by a former federal judge backfired.
"We expect to receive a referral with subpoena power to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against the governor, in line with our demands and New York state law," James said in a statement released on Twitter. "The referral would be made solely to the attorney general's office.
"We will hire a law firm, deputize them as attorneys of our office, and oversee a rigorous and independent investigation."
The announcement came just hours after Cuomo, facing dual scandals involving sexual harassment and COVID-19-related nursing home deaths, issued an apology and conceded his behavior with some female aides may have been improper or made the women feel uncomfortable.
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