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In reply to the discussion: Cuomo trying to interfere with AG's sexual harassment probe, lawyer for accuser says [View all]pnwmom
(109,388 posts)100. The issues they may have had with her are irrelevant to this investigation,
which includes 7 additional women accusing Cuomo of inappropriate behavior.
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Cuomo trying to interfere with AG's sexual harassment probe, lawyer for accuser says [View all]
brooklynite
Mar 2021
OP
After meeting with interviewers for 3-4 hours last week Boylan & Bennet's Attorneys advised them ..
Budi
Mar 2021
#20
Even if they want legal representation, CUOMO, the accused, shouldn't be in charge
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#9
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
"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
Not only that, but the two most prominent and outspoken accusers have refused to testify under....
George II
Mar 2021
#21
Protections? Best protection is telling the truth. That was my "defense" during sworn depositions.
George II
Mar 2021
#88
This is not up to any of us, or Cuomo, or the accusers, or the accusers' lawyers to determine.
Beastly Boy
Mar 2021
#10
LOL, you didn't know that the Chamber offering the lawyers was the Executive Chamber
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#41
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
Thats fine...would that be the breaking point for you..if her and/or others refuse at that point?
caber09
Mar 2021
#83
And again Boylan was cited for harassment & bullying...those witnesses will be called as well....
caber09
Mar 2021
#96
You think the fact that she was accused of harrassment in the same work place is irrelevant? wow!
caber09
Mar 2021
#102
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 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
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
None of the 8 are filing police reports, or willing to go under oath (as of now)..
caber09
Mar 2021
#30
Their lawyers have advised them not to go under oath..not sure what you dont get..
caber09
Mar 2021
#48
If he's guilty, why bother investigating? The fact is it's NOT a fact, at least until....
George II
Mar 2021
#85
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
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
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
Since Boylan harassed and bullied her coworkers, she must quit the Manhattan Boro Pres race ASAP!
caber09
Mar 2021
#111
As a NYer I cannot accept an abuser & harasser running for Manhattan Boro President..
caber09
Mar 2021
#113
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