New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually molested several women during his tenure, according to an investigation by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
Among other things, there were unwanted touches, kisses, hugs and inappropriate comments, James said at a press conference on Tuesday.
In addition, Cuomo created a “hostile working atmosphere” and a “climate of fear” for women.
For the investigation, 179 witnesses spoke and around 7,400 pieces of evidence were viewed, it said.
The result was "a very disturbing but clear picture," said James.
Cuomo apologizes for "misinterpretations"
Several women had previously accused Cuomo of sexual harassment;
there were also calls for resignation from their own Democratic Party.
The 63-year-old Cuomo had apologized for possible "misinterpretations" of his behavior, but rejected all allegations and decidedly refused to resign several times.
New York Attorney General James opened an investigation. Cuomo, who in the meantime was considered a beacon of hope for the Democratic Party and had presented himself as an alternative to the then Republican President Donald Trump in the corona pandemic, had promised to work with the investigators.