Andrew Cuomo is facing increasing calls to resign as state legislators move forward with plans to impeach the New York governor over sexual assault allegations and the alleged cover-up of Covid deaths in nursing homes.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman joined the growing list of Cuomo’s Democratic colleagues turning on the governor after six women came forward with “consistent and highly detailed” accounts, the latest of which was referred to police.
Cuomo has denied any wrongdoing.
“He can no longer serve as governor”, said New York City mayor Bill de Blasio.
“The latest report, and the fact that we can talk about how many people have been come forward with accusations. It’s not one, it’s not two, it’s not three, it’s not four, it’s not five – it’s six women who have come forward.”
The state’s Democratic attorney general, Letitia James, announced an investigation into the sexual assault allegations, which will be headed by a former federal prosecutor and an employment lawyer.
