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BREAKING: AG Tish James: "The independent investigation has concluded that Gov Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women"

She says he broke both state and federal law

“The evidence will be made available to the public,” James says.

James is now defending the credentials of the independent investigators:

More at NYT —>
nytimes.com/live/2021/08/0…

James says 179 individuals interviewed, including accusers, state troopers, employees of governor and 74,000 pieces of evidence

James says there evidence showed "a deeply disturbing yet clear picture"

Says Cuomo engaged in unwanted groping, kissing, hugging and comments.

Says Cuomo created a "toxic workplace."

Cites "climate of fear" in governor's office.

The FULL report: ag.ny.gov/sites/default/…

DETAILS of new allegations from a state trooper, who was sexually harassed by Cuomo —>

Joon Kim says the executive chamber also engaged in unlawful retaliation

More details from the state trooper who Mr. Cuomo is alleged to have harassed, with a corroborating witness:.

Trooper felt "completely violated."

NEW: The AG has posted an audio clip of Andrew Cuomo singing "Do you love me?" to Charlotte Bennett, embedding it in a report footnote
vimeo.com/582257128/adee…

The AG has also posted a nearly 40-minute call between Melissa DeRosa and Peter Ajemian, and Casey Seiler and Brendan Lyons of the Times-Union
vimeo.com/582254025/6904…

A couple of profiles of how Cuomo got here from earlier this year.

From @mattfleg
nytimes.com/2021/04/13/mag…
From me: nytimes.com/2021/03/13/us/…

Another snippet, from a note a senior Cuomo aide wrote herself: "I’m disgusted that Andrew Cuomo—a man who understands subtle power dynamics and power plays better than almost anyone in the planet—is giving this loopy excuse of not knowing he made women feel uncomfortable"

The AG makes clear she is not bringing charges, issuing the report and leaving it to local prosecutors or potential civil actions.

Tish James: "The report speaks for itself."

Adds, "All of us should be focused on keeping women safe."

Tish James: "These allegations were substantiated...corroborated."

More: "I believe these women."