State Senate calls for the impeachment of Andrew Cuomo during the publication of the AG report

New York State Member Senate Call for the impeachment of the governor Andrew Cuomo After multiple allegations of sexual harassment came to light.

Democrats in the House of Representatives held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the possibility of impeachment, and many Senate members publicly called for his removal.

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins ​​wrote in an official statement: “Now that the investigation has been completed and the allegations have been confirmed, everyone should be aware that he can no longer serve as governor.”

Stewart Cousins ​​also told NY1, “For the benefit of New York State and the people, the governor should resign.”

According to researchers, as of now, 83% of New York State Senate and 56% of State Assembly members have called for Cuomo to resign or be impeached.

“Today’s findings from the Attorney General’s Office are a shocking reminder that women are usually expected to endure in silence. I am in awe of your bravery. We owe you the responsibility,” New York Senator Sarah Clark said on Tuesday. Wrote on Twitter. “If Governor Cuomo does not resign, we must be impeached.”

Congressman John Rivera issued a public statement saying: “Given the nature of today’s report, I am also prepared to vote’yes’ on any impeachment proceedings.”

“The Attorney General’s investigation has documented the governor’s ostracism and illegal actions against many women. I believe in these brave women and admire their courage to come forward,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hoch, a loyal member of the Cuomo government. Er said on Tuesday. “No one can be above the law. According to the New York Constitution, Congress will now decide what to do next.”

If Cuomo is impeached, he will become the first governor of New York State to be impeached since 1913.

“These allegations are deeply disturbing,” said New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “I do think he should resign.”

On Tuesday, New York State’s Attorney General Letitia James released information about a months-long investigation into several sexual allegations against Cuomo. The report details the allegations of 11 complainants. Nine of them are currently or have been employed by New York State or state-affiliated entities.

The full investigation report can be read here.

Calls for Cuomo’s resignation or impeachment also came from one of his accusers and one of Cuomo’s former assistants, Charlotte Bennett.

“Resign, @NYGovCuomo,” she tagged him on Twitter.

And the New York congresswoman Elise Stefanick There should be “zero tolerance” on Twitter, and Cuomo should “resign immediately.” At the same time, he shared a 2013 tweet by Cuomo, in which he said: “There should be a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment, and a clear Warning. A message indicating that such behavior cannot be tolerated.”

Earlier this year, elected officials from both parties in New York called on Cuomo to resign after the first round of charges, including the top legislator of the legislature and the majority leader of the Senate. Chuck Schumer.

The governor has repeatedly questioned the integrity of the investigation. He approved the investigation on February 28 after three women accused him of misconduct.

So far, he has denied all allegations and apologized for offending anyone by his actions. However, he has been trying to conduct business as usual, and at the same time rejected calls for him to resign.

Attorney General James said at a press conference on Tuesday: “The independent investigation concluded that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, in violation of federal and state laws.”

The Attorney General said: “If there were no brave women to come forward, none of this would be illuminated.” “I was inspired by all the brave women who came forward. But more importantly, I believe in them. I am grateful. Their bravery.”