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NY Governor Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

Published : 10 Aug 2021, 20:18

DF News Desk

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he was resigning after the state's attorney general alleged he had sexually harassed multiple women. Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo/Handout via Xinhua.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he was resigning amid mounting pressures from sexual harassment allegations and investigations as well as calls from other political figures, reported Xinhua.

The resignation would take effect in 14 days and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul would become the governor for the rest of Cuomo's term.

Cuomo said he doesn't want to be "unhelpful in any way" and the best way he can help is to step aside given the circumstances.

New York Assembly is working on impeachment articles against Cuomo on sexual harassment and mishandling of nursing homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Judiciary Committee under New York Assembly has given Cuomo a deadline to turn over evidence to defend himself until this Friday.

Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women from 2013 to 2020, said a recent report by independent investigators appointed by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

However, Cuomo has been denying sexual harassment accusations, saying that "I never did and I never would intentionally disrespect a woman, treat any woman differently than I would want them treated."