Cuomo just categorically denied any touching of the women despite James saying that it was witnessed. He also specifically called out Charlotte Bennett to say that he spoke with her out of his concern for sexual harassment.
...He insists that his personal questions were part of trying to help her work through past sexual harassment. He spoke directly to Charlotte and said that he is sorry but "I was trying to help."
Cuomo repeated his objections to the groping allegation. He denounced "trial by newspaper" and specifically said "this just did not happen."
Cuomo is showing a photo array to prove he is a serial kisser and hugger. His defense is "generational" and "cultural" differences.
...Many experts will likely question how, if true, asking Bennett about whether she dates older men could be deemed therapeutic for a victim. That would not go over well with a jury. If this is his litigation strategy, Cuomo better hope for a bench trial.
...Indeed, Cuomo's claim to have been engaging in his own form of therapy with victims could well be used as trial as witnesses describe groping of women. He just locked in that defense for any later trials.
...Cuomo "sexual assault therapist" is likely to be mocked by opposing counsel and resented by members of the jury.
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