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Human Rights Campaign hires outside law firm to investigate president's role in Cuomo scandal
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has hired an outside law firm to look into its president's involvement in helping New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in his response to allegations of sexual harassment made against him.
Morgan Cox and Jodie Patterson, board chairs for HRC and the HRC Foundation respectively, announced in a statement Monday that the organization hired law firm Sidley Austin LLP to conduct an internal investigation into Alphonso David's involvement in helping Cuomo respond to the accusations against him.
The two officials said the investigation will "include consideration of whether Alphonso David's actions aligned with HRC's mission and values, as well as with professional and ethics standards."
They said David will cooperate with the investigation, which is led by the board and will take no longer than 30 days, adding that it will "help shed light on the events that unfolded and guide the Boards on any necessary next steps."
Morgan Cox and Jodie Patterson, board chairs for HRC and the HRC Foundation respectively, announced in a statement Monday that the organization hired law firm Sidley Austin LLP to conduct an internal investigation into Alphonso David's involvement in helping Cuomo respond to the accusations against him.
The two officials said the investigation will "include consideration of whether Alphonso David's actions aligned with HRC's mission and values, as well as with professional and ethics standards."
They said David will cooperate with the investigation, which is led by the board and will take no longer than 30 days, adding that it will "help shed light on the events that unfolded and guide the Boards on any necessary next steps."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/human-rights-campaign-hires-outside-law-firm-to-investigate-president-s-role-in-cuomo-scandal/ar-AAN7ftM?ocid=msedgntp