New York attorney general Letitia James announced on Monday that her office has received a referral from the administration of Governor Andrew Cuomo, allowing for an independent investigation of harassment claims against him.
“Today, the executive chamber transmitted a referral letter to our office, providing us the authority to move forward with an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment claims made against Governor Cuomo,” James said in a statement.
“This is not a responsibility we take lightly as allegations of sexual harassment should always be taken seriously,” the attorney general added. “At the close of the review, the findings will be disclosed in a public report.”
Also on Monday, the Cuomo administration hired former federal prosecutor Elkan Abramowitz as its defense attorney, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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