Category: sexual harassment

Kathy Hochul Sworn in as New York Governor as Cuomo Resigns

Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as the 57th governor of New York, replacing now former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who stepped down in the face of allegations of sexual harassment. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore presided over a procedural ceremony at at the New York State Capitol at midnight on Aug. 24, where Hochul was officially sworn in…


New York Assembly to Release Report on Cuomo Investigation

NEW YORK—Lawmakers in the New York State Assembly will issue a report on their investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo after abandoning an impeachment effort in light of his resignation over complaints of sexual harassment, members said. The Assembly’s Judiciary Committee began an impeachment investigation in March after two women who worked for Cuomo went public…


Live Q&A: CDC Suggested Using Camps to Control COVID-19 Spread; NY Governor Cuomo Resigns

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention detailed in a July 26 report the options for creating camps to isolate Americans amid the COVID-19 outbreak. And in other news, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned, under pressure from allegations of sexual harassment. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss these…


4 Democratic Governors Demand Cuomo’s Resignation After AG’s Sexual Harassment Report

Four Democratic governors on Tuesday called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following a state attorney general report that alleged he engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and intimidation that violated state and federal laws. “Governor Cuomo should resign from office,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Pennsylvania…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Aug. 3)

An investigation finds Governor Cuomo guilty of sexual harassment, vaccine passports are coming to New York City, and Florida’s governor says the state won’t shut down amid a surge in virus cases.


Fox News Fined $1 Million for Sex Harassment and Retaliation

NEW YORK—The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation. As part of a settlement agreement announced Tuesday, Fox also agreed to mandate anti-harassment training for its New York-based staff and contributors and…


NY AG Appoints Lead Attorneys to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Facing Cuomo

New York Y Attorney General Letitia James appointed attorney Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark on Monday to lead an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We are committed to an independent and thorough investigation of the facts,” James said in a statement. “Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark are independent, legal…


Christine Blasey Ford’s Lawyer Is Representing One of Andrew Cuomo’s Accusers

The lawyer who represented Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser is representing one of the women who has accused Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Katz, Marshall, and Banks LLP issued a press release Wednesday announcing that attorney Debra Katz will represent Charlotte Bennett in her allegations against the governor. Katz represented…