NY Gov. Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

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  • Source: Fox News
  • 08/10/2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced he will present his resignation in 14 days, amid a sexual harassment probe following accusations brought by 11 women who worked for him.

"New York tough means New York loving, and I love New York and I love you," Cuomo said, "I would never want to be unhelpful in any way, and I think given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to governing, and therefore, that’s what I’ll do."

The governor started his press conference by saying he's "deeply" sorry for any behavior deemed inappropriate during his time in office but denied the sexual harassment allegations contained in state Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation. 

Cuomo accused state investigators of bias, saying the report accusing him of sexually harassing 11 women from 2013 to 2020 in violation of state and federal law is evidence of a "lack of fairness in the justice system." 
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