US EditionJudge says Cuomo can’t prolong court battle with accuser to ‘resurrect his public image’
Albany Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman criticized Cuomo's use of over $20 million in taxpayer funds for his legal defense amid a contentious mayoral race and dismissed his attempt to continue the case.
- A judge rejected former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's attempt to prolong a court battle with a woman who accused him of sexual assault, citing it was not in the public's interest for him to use litigation to 'resurrect his public image.'
- New York agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit from Brittany Commisso, an ex-aide who alleged Cuomo sexually harassed and groped her while he was governor.
- Cuomo, who has denied the allegations, resigned as governor in 2021 after a report from the state attorney general determined that he had sexually harassed at least 11 women.
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Judge denies Cuomo bid to prolong court battle with accuser in effort to 'resurrect' his image
A judge denied former Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s bid to continue a taxpayer-funded court battle with a former aide who accused him of sexual assault. Cuomo, who is running for New York City mayor as an independent, wanted to “resurrect” his public image with the continuation of the case, the judge said. “Cuomo has not advanced any viable argument for why the taxpayers of this state should continue to foot the bill for his continued use of civil litigat…
Judge Says Cuomo Can't Prolong Court Battle With Accuser to 'Resurrect His Public Image'
ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York judge has rejected former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to prolong a taxpayer-funded legal battle with Brittany Commisso, an ex-aide who accused him of assault. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email State Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman ruled Monday that continuing the case solely to repair […]
Judge rips Andrew Cuomo for using $20M in taxpayer cash to score ‘vindication’ in NYC mayoral run as she signs off on $450K sex harass settlement
A New York judge tore into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday for using millions in taxpayer cash to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations -- as the now-mayoral candidate tries to launder his tarnished public image.
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Judge says Cuomo can't prolong court battle with accuser to 'resurrect his public image'
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's attempt to continue a legal battle involving an ex-aide's sexual harassment claim has been rejected by a judge.
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