New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide has resigned about a week after a report found the governor had sexually harassed 11 women. Melissa DeRosa said in a statement that the last two years have been 'emotionally and mentally trying.'
FILE - Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa listens as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters during a news conference, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in New York. DeRosa resigned Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, a week after a report found the governor sexually harassed 11 women.
DeRosa is chair of the New York State Council on Women and Girls, which Cuomo launched in 2017 to, in part: “make sure that every policy enacted and each program created takes into account the experiences of women and girls and tries to further advance equality in our state.”As the aftermath of the attorney general’s report unfolds, Cuomo, a Democrat, has dug in for the fight of his political life despite the threat of potential criminal investigations and widespread calls for his impeachment.
Cuomo — who for months said the public would be “shocked” once he shared his side of the story — has not spoken publicly since the release of a 168-page report written by two independent attorneys who were selected by the state attorney general to investigate. Cuomo’s attorneys have centered his defense on attacking the credibility and motives of his accusers. Glavin has also blasted the investigation overseen by Attorney General Letitia James for not providing its findings and transcripts to Cuomo lawyers ahead of time, and for not including more material favorable to Cuomo in the report.
“He doesn’t believe it was inappropriate,” Glavin said. “He has seen what these women have said, and he does feel badly about this.” Democrats are increasingly worried about how Cuomo will affect political races in New York and potentially nationally, Septimo said.
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