The Westchester County District Attorney said that while sexual assault allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo are credible, he will not be prosecuted. After a “thorough investigation” into the accusations, District Attorney Mimi Rocah “found credible evidence to conclude” the misconduct “did occur in Westchester County.” One woman, identified as “Trooper 1,” said Cuomo assaulted […]
The Westchester County District Attorney said that while sexual assault allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo are credible, he will not be prosecuted.
After a “thorough investigation” into the accusations, District Attorney Mimi Rocah “found credible evidence to conclude” the misconduct “did occur in Westchester County.”
One woman, identified as “Trooper 1,” said Cuomo assaulted her when she was a member of his security detail, Just the News reports. The other unnamed woman said Cuomo “grabbed her arm, pulled her toward him and kissed her on the cheek without seeking permission” during an event at a local high school.
While Rocah said she found the claims credible, her office “cannot pursue criminal charges” due to the statute of limitations. A civil case may still be brought forward.
“We continue to recognize the bravery of the women and witnesses who have cooperated with law enforcement and we remain committed to supporting them and all survivors,” Rocah added.
As previously reported by Human Events News, prosecutors in Nassau County, New York announced last week that they will not bring charges against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo over sexual misconduct allegations that came out of the state attorney general’s investigation.
A statement from Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith Thursday said that the office “concluded” its probe into an alleged incident from September 2019 that was said to have taken place at the Belmont Racetrack. Smith said her office did not believe those specific alleged actions violated criminal statutes.
“Our exhaustive investigation found the allegations credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal under New York law,” Smith said. “We thank the brave individuals who came forward and cooperated with our office during this investigation, and gratefully acknowledge our colleagues, Attorney General James and the New York State Assembly, for their diligence and collaboration.”
