New York State Insider: [PRESS STATEMENT] SENATOR ALESSANDRA BIAGGI ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING MULTIPLE ASSERTIONS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AGAINST GOVERNOR CUOMO.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27th, 2021

Senator Alessandra Biaggi Issues Statement Regarding Multiple Assertions Of Sexual Harassment Against Governor Cuomo .

“The assertions against Governor Andrew M. Cuomo by Charlotte Bennett detail behavior that is unacceptable. I am especially horrified by the comments the Governor made to Charlotte about her experience with sexual assault –– comments he did not deny making. They are the epitome of a hostile work environment.

I commend the courage of Ms. Bennett and Lindsey Boylan for coming forward. The harassment experienced by these former staffers is part of a clear pattern of abuse and manipulation by the Governor, and that pattern makes him unworthy of holding the highest office in New York.

A truly independent investigation into the allegations made by Ms. Bennett, Ms. Boylan, and any forthcoming survivors should take place –– but the Governor’s influence touches all entities in New York that might review his conduct. The current review, arranged by the Governor’s team and overseen by an individual who has a work history with his close associates, does not meet any standard of independence. While a truly independent investigation may uncover more evidence or instances of abuse, the existing details are sufficient for me to form my conclusion.

As a New Yorker, a legislator, Chair of the Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee, and a survivor of sexual abuse, I am calling for Governor Cuomo to resign.”