New York Assembly authorizes new probe of Cuomo sexual misconduct allegations

[former9thward]

Source: Washington Post

The New York State Assembly on Thursday authorized an investigation of sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a potential first step toward impeachment.

The decision to authorize a probe by the Judiciary Committee came after more than three dozen Democrats in the lower house called on Cuomo (D) to resign.

“The reports of accusations concerning the governor are serious,” Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie said in a statement authorizing the investigation. “The committee will have the authority to interview witnesses, subpoena documents and evaluate evidence, as is allowed by the New York State Constitution.”

The decision, after a hastily called meeting among Assembly Democrats, marked a rapid shift of fortunes for the governor, who had been struggling to hold back calls for him to leave office as the number of women accusing him of improper conduct has grown.

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[OnDoutside]

1. "Be nice to people on the way up, you might meet them again on the way down."

[brooklynite]

2. It's almost as if people who actually work in politics think this is a big issue...

...as opposed to the blogosphere.

[caber09]

3. Good subpoena people..

Let's see them interviewed and subpoenaed..no ones filed anything officially yet so get people talking...The reports of accusations concerning the governor are serious,” Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie said in a statement authorizing the investigation. “The committee will have the authority to interview witnesses, subpoena documents and evaluate evidence, as is allowed by the New York State Constitution.”

[Mr.Bill]

4. Gee, I wonder if this investigation

will take as long as the NY investigations of Trump.

[MisterNiceKitty]

5. Yeah we'll all be retired by the time Trump investigations are done...