pattern of inappropriate sexual conduct including numerous close and intimate hugs. the governor also several times inappropriately touched a state trooper assigned to the unit to protect the governor. in an elevator while standing behind the trooper, he ran his finger from her neck down her spine and said, hey you. another time she was standing holding a door open for the governor. as he passed, he took his open hand and ran it across her stomach from her belly button to her gun. >> the executive chamber's culture of fear and flirtation, intimidation and intimacy, abuse and affection created a work environment ripe for harassment. >> today's announcement follows a report by the "new york times" that cuomo sat for 11 hours of questioning last month with the