Aug 03, 2021 —
NY Attorney General Letitia James. File Photo: New York NOWNew York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple current and former staff members in violation of state and federal laws.
Cuomo responded swiftly to the complaints in a pre-recorded video message, denying the results of the report, and chalking up the accusations of inappropriate comments to generational differences.
"I never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances. I am 63 years old and have lived my entire life in public view," said Cuomo. "I kiss people on the cheek. I kiss people on the forehead. I kiss people on the hand. I do, on occasion, slip and say 'sweetheart' and 'hunny'. I try to put people at ease. I try to make people smile."