On Tuesday, Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that former New York governor Andrew Cuomo will not be facing criminal charges after two women accused him of inappropriate conduct, including unwanted kissing.
The DA’s office released a statement detailing their findings. The investigation concluded that they did not find enough evidence to support the claim that the conduct both women described was enough to pursue criminal charges.
“Our investigation found credible evidence to conclude that the alleged conduct in both instances described above did occur,” Rocah said in the statement. “However, in both instances, my office has determined that, although the allegations and witnesses were credible, and the conduct concerning, we cannot pursue criminal charges due to the statutory requirements of the criminal laws of New York.”
Cuomo was charged with a misdemeanor sex crime at the end of October for “knowingly, and intentionally” committing the act of “forcible touching” officer Amy Kowalski, who filed the claim. The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee also released its report on Cuomo at the end of November, where Chairman Charles Lavine described the former governor’s actions as “extremely disturbing.”
“The former governor’s conduct—as shown in this report—is extremely disturbing and is indicative of someone who is not fit for office,” Lavine said. “I hope this report helps New Yorkers further understand the seriousness of the allegations that have been made and serves to guide us to a more ethical and responsible government. New Yorkers deserve no less.”
In other news, Andrew Cuomo’s brother, Chris Cuomo, was fired from his job at CNN for his involvement with the case. Chris Cuomo was later accused of sexual misconduct by a woman.
