Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide in new legal filing

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing legal action as he is accused of sexual harassment by his former aide, Brittany Commisso. Commisso filed a lawsuit against the ex-governor in state Supreme Court in Albany shortly before the deadline for lawsuits under the Adult Survivors Act expired. This law provided victims of sexual abuse with a one-year window to file claims that might otherwise be barred by time limits.

Brittany Commisso is among a group of at least 11 women who came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Cuomo. These allegations ultimately led to Cuomo’s resignation in 2021 during the #MeToo era, marking a significant downfall for the Democrat politician. Cuomo has consistently denied these allegations.

Commisso’s lawsuit specifically accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact, as well as claiming that she faced retaliation for reporting these incidents. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages as a remedy. It’s worth noting that Commisso’s allegations previously resulted in a criminal charge against Cuomo, which was later dismissed upon the request of a county prosecutor. While the prosecutor found Commisso’s claims credible, they were unable to establish the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

In response to the latest legal filing, Cuomo’s attorney, Rita M. Glavin, strongly criticized the claims, asserting that they are demonstrably false. Glavin cited the previous dismissal of the case by the Albany County District Attorney after a thorough investigation and suggested that Commisso’s motives appeared to be financially driven. The legal battle is expected to unfold in court.

The Adult Survivors Act has paved the way for numerous lawsuits against high-profile individuals accused of sexual misconduct. In the lead-up to its expiration, a surge of cases emerged, including legal actions against former President Donald Trump, hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and comedian and actor Russell Brand. It’s important to note that individuals who have experienced sexual assault are not identified by The Big Big News unless they choose to share their stories publicly, as Commisso has done in interviews.

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