Former NY Governor Cuomo Sues State Attorney General for Access to Harassment Probe Documents

Cuomo Claims He Needs the Records to Defend Himself in Two Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Stemming from the Investigation

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has filed a lawsuit against state Attorney General Letitia James, seeking access to documents related to her 2021 investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him.
The lawsuit claims Cuomo needs the records to defend himself in two sexual harassment lawsuits that stemmed from James’ investigation.
Cuomo's legal team argues that the public has a right to the documents, and that witness statements are “critical” to Cuomo’s defense in the two harassment complaints.
Cuomo, who denies the allegations, resigned as governor in 2021 after the investigation found he had sexually harassed at least 11 women.
James has not yet publicly responded to Cuomo’s complaint.