The resignation of Andrew Cuomo’s key collaborator

A key aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Sunday, August 8, according to an American media report that the rope was tied around an once-influential politician who could face sexual harassment charges in court.

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Melissa Derosa, the governor’s secretary since 2017, has long been cited by the New York media as one of her closest confidantes. But in his resignation letter – received by several American media outlets – he said it was the last two years. “Emotionally and psychologically taxing. “Serving the people of New York for the past ten years has been the greatest honor of my life. The resilience, strength and confidence of the New Yorkers during the most difficult times encouraged me every day.She said.

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11 employees were harassed

Her resignation comes just days after she filed a sexual harassment complaint against the governor and an explosive report was released concluding an independent investigation into where 11 women are blaming similar facts. Complainant, Anonymous “Administrative Assistant # 1In the statement, he denounced several inappropriate and indecent gestures since the end of 2019 on the part of the governor who denied the allegations.

The outrageous report came as a result of an investigation by the New York State Attorney General Ledidia James’ office into allegations that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 female employees, released on August 3. The report also named Melissa Derosa as part of a support group retaliating against a woman accused of harassing the governor.

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Andrew Cuomo, 63, who has been governor of New York State since 2011 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2018, has repeatedly denied his guilt and vowed to stay.Never touched someone inappropriately or made improper sexual progress“The complaint paves the way for potential lawsuits against the governor, who have been ousted by several Democrats, including President Joe Biden, and may be sacked in cases pending in the New York State Parliament.

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