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(94,929 posts) Mon Mar 22, 2021, 03:37 PM Mar 2021

Cuomo trying to interfere with AG's sexual harassment probe, lawyer for accuser says [View all]

Source: CNBC

A lawyer for one of the women who have accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment charged Monday that he is trying to interfere with a state attorney general’s office investigation of the women’s claims.

The lawyer, Debra Katz, in a letter to Attorney General Letitia James, objected to a report that Cuomo’s office has provided “in-house attorneys” to staff members to meet with them before they are questioned by James’ investigators.

“It is my understanding that these attorneys are also ‘debriefing’ staffers after their interviews with investigators,” wrote Katz, who represents former Cuomo staffer Charlotte Bennett.

“This is highly improper and we object in the strongest possible terms to this obvious interference with what you have stated would be a ‘thorough and independent’ investigation,” Katz told James.

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Cuomo trying to interfere with AG's sexual harassment probe, lawyer for accuser says [View all] brooklynite Mar 2021 OP

Sounds more like AG James is seeking fairness for all sides, .... Budi Mar 2021 #1

I am not sure who is trying to interfere with the investigation here Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #2

From what Katz says, it's NOT a "parallel" investigation. George II Mar 2021 #4

K & R Thank You! Budi Mar 2021 #5

AG James has full subpoena power to take testimony under oath. pnwmom Mar 2021 #11

After meeting with interviewers for 3-4 hours last week Boylan & Bennet's Attorneys advised them .. Budi Mar 2021 #20

Their attorneys want them to refuse to testify except under subpoena. pnwmom Mar 2021 #23

Even if they want legal representation, CUOMO, the accused, shouldn't be in charge pnwmom Mar 2021 #9

All the NY State attorneys work, as does Cuomo, for the State of New York. Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #13

These are lawyers from the Executive Office, and they do report to the Governor. nt pnwmom Mar 2021 #14

No, they are assigned to the Executive Office, and they report to the Attorney General. Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #15

Lawyers working for the governor told the Albany Times Union they're conducting a "parallel review." pnwmom Mar 2021 #16

Actually, Cuomo's spokesperson confirmed that the witnesses requested legal reoresentation Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #24

The Executive CHAMBER is Cuomo's office. The Governor's office. pnwmom Mar 2021 #25

"Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office has hired outside lawyers to represent Executive Chamber staffers" PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #37

I'll throw this in: Cuomo's been in James' position as AG. She hasn't been in his position. ancianita Mar 2021 #77

"Lawyer for accuser says", that's all I need to know. I wonder why there are so many Cuomo.... George II Mar 2021 #3

A report? Budi Mar 2021 #6

I like the term "hit pieces". hamsterjill Mar 2021 #7

Not only that, but the two most prominent and outspoken accusers have refused to testify under.... George II Mar 2021 #21

I agree completely. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #28

Except under subpoena, which affords them protections. n/t pnwmom Mar 2021 #31

Protections? Best protection is telling the truth. That was my "defense" during sworn depositions. George II Mar 2021 #88

Giving testimony under subpoena does nothing to lessen the truth. pnwmom Mar 2021 #91

Yes the same posters, posting the same stuff over and over... caber09 Mar 2021 #29

Exactly. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #33

Yep.. caber09 Mar 2021 #35

And oh my stars!!!! He's gone and called a supporter "darling" now. hamsterjill Mar 2021 #118

because he's a sexual predator iemanja Mar 2021 #26

Weaponizing METOO should be a crime also Budi Mar 2021 #49

Your claims that all eight women are liars iemanja Mar 2021 #67

Then Testify under oath. Weaponizing #METOO for political gain is repulsive. Budi Mar 2021 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author George II Mar 2021 #75

This is why Cuomo should be on a paid leave while this investigation is ongoing. pnwmom Mar 2021 #8

This is not up to any of us, or Cuomo, or the accusers, or the accusers' lawyers to determine. Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #10

It may be independent but it's not one of her powers pnwmom Mar 2021 #12

You are absolutely right! So who can force Cuomo to step aside? Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #18

He should step aside temporarily, resign, or pnwmom Mar 2021 #19

No he shouldn't do either. Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #34

LOL, you didn't know that the Chamber offering the lawyers was the Executive Chamber pnwmom Mar 2021 #41

No, I didn't know. Thanks for pointing it out. Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #46

Heastie is getting a bit wobbly on impeachment as of the other day... caber09 Mar 2021 #36

Their rights will be better protected if they only go under oath under subpoena. pnwmom Mar 2021 #43

Doesnt sound like they want to testify at all in the impeachment inquiry..bec it would be under oath caber09 Mar 2021 #51

Could you please give a link for this? As it stands, I have no idea what she is calling a sham. pnwmom Mar 2021 #78

Here you go shes turned on the impeachment probe bec Heastie wants to call people under oath caber09 Mar 2021 #79

She hasn't turned on an independent, fair impeachment probe pnwmom Mar 2021 #80

Come on really? Heastie called for him to be removed... caber09 Mar 2021 #81

She will speak under oath when subpoenaed. There's no reason to expect pnwmom Mar 2021 #82

Thats fine...would that be the breaking point for you..if her and/or others refuse at that point? caber09 Mar 2021 #83

It would be with regard to her. But I can't imagine she'd go to jail pnwmom Mar 2021 #92

And again Boylan was cited for harassment & bullying...those witnesses will be called as well.... caber09 Mar 2021 #96

The issues they may have had with her are irrelevant to this investigation, pnwmom Mar 2021 #100

You think the fact that she was accused of harrassment in the same work place is irrelevant? wow! caber09 Mar 2021 #102

She wasn't accused of sexual harassment in the workplace or anywhere else. pnwmom Mar 2021 #104

LOL wow the tone does a 180 when we put her as the accused party huh..wow caber09 Mar 2021 #106

Who has publicly made accusations against Boylan? Can you name anyone? pnwmom Mar 2021 #108

Yep I feel bad for those coworkers Boylan who she harassed and bullied... caber09 Mar 2021 #109

You feel bad for people you think exist because of "leaks." But you don't know one name. pnwmom Mar 2021 #116

Your bias is exposed...do you think a harasser & bully should run for Manhattan Boro President? caber09 Mar 2021 #117

I have seen no evidence that she is a "harasser & bully" except for a story pnwmom Mar 2021 #119

Very defensive...you are proving all our points here... caber09 Mar 2021 #120

I don't care about whether she's elected or not. I haven't paid any attention to her race for office pnwmom Mar 2021 #121

It is not irrelevant when she helped make the office toxic herself? caber09 Mar 2021 #122

Documented complaints? Links, please. I haven't seen anything pnwmom Mar 2021 #123

How is it irrelevant...she is accusing him of what she has been accused of.. caber09 Mar 2021 #124

Not a single report I've seen accuses her of SEXUAL HARASSMENT. pnwmom Mar 2021 #125

I didnt say she was accused of sexual harassment...she was accused of bullying and harassing.. caber09 Mar 2021 #127

Where are the official reports showing that complaints were filed against her? I haven't seen any, pnwmom Mar 2021 #130

So she's using impeaching Cuomo as her political platform during Nixie Mar 2021 #86

False iemanja Mar 2021 #32

"He KNOWS he is guilty." How did you come to that conclusion? Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #42

Amen, well said, thank you for that! caber09 Mar 2021 #45

Someone who is innocent iemanja Mar 2021 #52

Like I said, what I believe is irrelevant. Beastly Boy Mar 2021 #74

If he were of a lower rank in NY State Government iemanja Mar 2021 #27

Yes because the people who would be firing him or her dsc Mar 2021 #38

The DEMOCRATIC state legislature iemanja Mar 2021 #40

and if they decide to do that, then that is fine dsc Mar 2021 #44

There is an investigation iemanja Mar 2021 #55

actually I would prefer removal to resignation dsc Mar 2021 #56

They should sue...if they are telling the truth absolutely... caber09 Mar 2021 #47

Why wouldn't they be telling the truth? iemanja Mar 2021 #53

You are telling me its not odd they wont cooperate and go under oath.. caber09 Mar 2021 #54

Keep it up iemanja Mar 2021 #60

Boylan said other women won't cooperate either.. caber09 Mar 2021 #63

Keep it up? Is that a threat? caber09 Mar 2021 #64

sounds like obstruction of justice iemanja Mar 2021 #17

None of the 8 are filing police reports, or willing to go under oath (as of now).. caber09 Mar 2021 #30

firstly, harassment isn't a crime iemanja Mar 2021 #39

Their lawyers have advised them not to go under oath..not sure what you dont get.. caber09 Mar 2021 #48

Your source is a tabloid iemanja Mar 2021 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author caber09 Mar 2021 #61

You have him guilty already.. caber09 Mar 2021 #62

BECAUSE HE IS GUILTY iemanja Mar 2021 #68

Wow you have proven yourself and outed yourself.. caber09 Mar 2021 #71

Yes, I believe women iemanja Mar 2021 #73

Wrong again caber09 Mar 2021 #76

If he's guilty, why bother investigating? The fact is it's NOT a fact, at least until.... George II Mar 2021 #85

Your words, not mine. Budi Mar 2021 #87

Not hard to find... caber09 Mar 2021 #50

Oh, you mean this iemanja Mar 2021 #57

Under oath?? caber09 Mar 2021 #59

You claim they REFUSED to go under oath iemanja Mar 2021 #65

I see you are all about allegations and zero about seeing the proof.. caber09 Mar 2021 #69

Give it up iemanja Mar 2021 #66

Are you piling it or shoveling it bec whatever it is it stinks caber09 Mar 2021 #72

As have you. Budi Mar 2021 #101

Cuomo's spokesperson confirmed that they're been conducting the parallel review. pnwmom Mar 2021 #22

That's what people who are accused do. They conduct their OWN review to get the facts.... George II Mar 2021 #84

Exactly! Budi Mar 2021 #89

I wouldnt be surprised if they expected him to resign asap without fighting back... caber09 Mar 2021 #90

Yup. It's already going off the rails, so now they're accusing him of Interfering!! Budi Mar 2021 #95

Going to be interesting when Boylans actions of harassing & bullying her co workers comes up too caber09 Mar 2021 #97

Yup. Someone's going to have to explain a few things. Budi Mar 2021 #99

Look above, someone said it doesnt matter that Boylan was accused of harrassment... caber09 Mar 2021 #103

They said that about Tara Reade too, when they had to walk back their pile on, .. Budi Mar 2021 #105

Look above in this thread..the temperament changes when Boylan is put in the hot seat... caber09 Mar 2021 #107

Yes it has Budi Mar 2021 #110

Since Boylan harassed and bullied her coworkers, she must quit the Manhattan Boro Pres race ASAP! caber09 Mar 2021 #111

Agree. She MUST own her past deeds & Drop Out asap. Budi Mar 2021 #112

As a NYer I cannot accept an abuser & harasser running for Manhattan Boro President.. caber09 Mar 2021 #113

K & R Budi Mar 2021 #114

Thanks..good night to you too! caber09 Mar 2021 #115

Not when they are the employer of the person doing the accusing pnwmom Mar 2021 #93

are you looking forward to all of the accusers who complained about Boylan coming forward too? caber09 Mar 2021 #94

That's right. I forgot about her past history . Ya think she's made some enemies along the way? Budi Mar 2021 #98

Sure, they should. If they have anything serious to report. But if it's not sexual harassment, pnwmom Mar 2021 #126

How is it not relevant? caber09 Mar 2021 #128

You can't say anything's similar, because none of these woman have spoken out. pnwmom Mar 2021 #129

LOL your hypocrisy knows no bounds.. caber09 Mar 2021 #131