New York Governor Andrew Cuomo harassed women: probe

NEW YORK: A five-month investigation has found that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women in violation of federal and state law, creating a “climate of fear” within his office, the state’s attorney general said on Tuesday.

The independent inquiry showed that Cuomo engaged in “inappropriate behavior” with a total of 11 women, Letitia James told a news briefing, adding that the Democratic governor’s office had become a “toxic workplace” that enabled harassment to occur.

The findings, detailed in a scathing 168-page report, could deal a devastating blow to Cuomo’s political future and hinder his administration, although the probe was civil in nature and will not directly lead to any criminal charges against him.