Prosecutor Drops Groping Charge Against Former NY Gov. Cuomo

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FILE - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to board a helicopter after announcing his resignation on Aug. 10, 2021, in New York. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, she couldn't pursue charges under New York law against Cuomo stemming from allegations from two women that he planted unwanted kisses on their cheeks. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Albany’s top prosecutor said Tuesday he is set to drop a criminal charge accusing former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of fondling an aide.

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Albany County District Attorney David Soares’ decision comes three days before the Democratic ex-governor was due to answer the misdemeanor charge in court. Cuomo has denied the allegations.

The announcement follows a couple of moves by prosecutors elsewhere in the state not to pursue charges against Cuomo over his behavior toward women. The Albany County sheriff filed a criminal complaint Oct. 28 accusing Cuomo of forcible touching. Soares had said the complaint was “potentially defective.”


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Dan
Dan
2 years ago

They also dropped Nursing homes charges against him the same day. I’m sure its a coincident that they decided to drop everything on the same day.

Tzvi
Tzvi
2 years ago

But Trump they won’t let go.

S w
S w
2 years ago

Unbelievable how these Dems are so into the me too movement, yet if it is one of their own accused, they figure out a technicality to get him off. Shameful!

Educated Archy
Educated Archy
2 years ago

At this point even bringing down governor antichos is enough. His downfall together with Mayor Stalin of NYC ‘s depature is enough. The bullying can end now.

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