China News Service, March 12th, a comprehensive report, on the 11th local time, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of New York State, Carl Hissti, has authorized the House Judiciary Committee to initiate an impeachment investigation against New York Governor Cuomo for multiple misconduct charges .
On the 11th local time, Histi stated in a statement posted on the Legislative Council website: "After meeting with the majority of the House of Representatives today, I authorize the House Judiciary Committee to initiate an impeachment investigation."
The statement said that Representative Charles Lavin, chairman of the New York State Judiciary Committee, will lead Cuomo's investigation.
The statement said: "The report against the governor's allegations is serious. According to the New York State Constitution, the committee will have the power to inquire witnesses, call documents, and review evidence."
Histi expressed confidence that LaVine and committee members will conduct a quick, comprehensive and detailed investigation.
This investigation will not affect the independent investigation led by the New York State Attorney General.
Up to now, six women have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment and misconduct, and more and more people have asked Cuomo to resign.
The New York State Attorney General has also launched an investigation.
Just a few hours before Sisti authorized the investigation, more than 55 New York State lawmakers signed a letter asking Cuomo to resign on allegations of sexual harassment. They also talked about another scandal involving Cuomo—accusations of tampering with nursing homes. Death data from the new crown.
They stated in the letter that in view of the governor's admission of wrongdoing, he has lost the trust of the public and the state legislature, rendering him useless at this time of most urgent need.
Earlier on the 11th, New York City Mayor Bai Sihao also stated that in light of these allegations, Cuomo “cannot serve as governor” and said that the latest allegations against Cuomo were “deeply disturbing”.
Cuomo had apologized publicly for the first time on the 3rd.
He said that if he made others feel uncomfortable, he felt very sorry, but refused to admit that he had inappropriate contact with others and denied allegations of sexual harassment.
Cuomo also repeatedly expressed his refusal to resign and asked New Yorkers to wait patiently for the results of the New York State Attorney General's investigation before making a judgment.