Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo demands docs from sexual harassment accuser to fight ongoing lawsuit
Andrew Cuomo, the disgraced former governor of New York, is now demanding that Lindsey Boylan, a former staffer, release documents relating to sexual harassment allegations made against him. In December 2020, Boylan publicly accused Cuomo of a range of misconduct, including kissing her without consent and challenging her to a game of strip poker. Her allegations were cited in a federal lawsuit brought against Cuomo by an unnamed state trooper who also claims to have experienced sexual misconduct during his time as governor. Cuomo’s latest motion seeks communication records between Boylan and other women who have also accused him of wrongdoing, stating that these documents are “plainly relevant” to the case. The former governor’s attorneys argue that the requested documents could reveal whether the timing of Boylan’s accusations had anything to do with her unsuccessful 2021 campaign for Manhattan borough president. Boylan’s attorney is expected to respond to the motion later this month.
FAQs:
Who is Andrew Cuomo?
Andrew Cuomo is a former governor of New York. He resigned from his position in August 2021 over accusations of sexual misconduct and a documented effort to cover up data showing more nursing home residents had died of COVID-19 than previously reported by his administration.
What are the allegations against Andrew Cuomo?
Several women have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment. Lindsey Boylan, a former staffer, accused him of kissing her without consent and challenging her to a game of strip poker. Other women have made similar accusations.
Who is Lindsey Boylan?
Lindsey Boylan is a former staffer who worked for Andrew Cuomo. She made allegations of sexual harassment against him in December 2020.
What is the latest development in the case?
Andrew Cuomo is now demanding that Lindsey Boylan release documents relating to the sexual harassment allegations she made against him. He claims these documents are “plainly relevant” to the case. Boylan’s attorney is expected to respond to the motion later this month.
Ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo Requests Documentation from Accuser of Sexual Harassment in Response to Ongoing Lawsuit.
Former Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has submitted a motion requesting that a federal judge order his former staffer, Lindsey Boylan, to release documents relating to sexual harassment allegations made against him. Boylan accused Cuomo of inappropriate behavior, including kissing her without her consent and challenging her to a game of strip poker, in December 2020. The allegations were also cited in a federal lawsuit brought by an unnamed state trooper who also alleges sexual misconduct on Cuomo’s part during his time as governor. Cuomo has denied all allegations of wrongdoing but has blamed his downfall on political enemies, including Boylan and state Attorney Letitia James. Cuomo’s legal filing claims that the documents requested are “relevant to Ms. Boylan’s credibility and motive in making her allegations”. Boylan’s attorney is expected to respond to the request in due course.