The taxpayer will pay for the $2.5 millions in contracts Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) office has with lawyers representing him during the ongoing federal investigation over his administration’s handling of the Chinese coronavirus data in nursing homes and his alleged abuse of power in sexually harassment allegations, according to a report.
The Associated Press reported Cuomo said Wednesday the legal bill will be paid by the taxpayers. During the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, Cuomo reportedly mishandled the Empire State’s nursing home data. According to the report, the legal bills are also growing, as Cuomo has had numerous women come out alleging the governor sexually harassed and assaulted female employees, along with other women.
During the pandemic, Cuomo published a book on his own “leadership” during the pandemic – in violation of state ethics laws – while giving priority coronavirus testing to his family, according to the report.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the state Attorney General’s office both have launched probes into the allegations surrounding the governor. The state Assembly judiciary committee has started a separate investigation into the allegations to consider if there are grounds for the state’s assembly to impeach Cuomo.
On Wednesday, AP reported, when the governor was asked if the legal bill would be paid for “using campaign or personal funds,” Cuomo answered, “Not at this time.”
Isnt that illegal? oh that’s right it’s a demon crat
This is total B.S.. Let him pay his own legal bills. HE BROUGHT THESE CHARGES ON HIMSELF. So he should have to pay to defend himself.