3 March 2021: Governor Cuomo Claims to Be "Embarrassed" by Sexual Harassment Allegations

'Embarrassed' Cuomo Apologizes But Won't Resign Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Governor Cuomo faced his first press briefing following the allegations of sexual harassment levied by three different women and the verbal abuse alleged by a fourth woman. Here is a summary of the main points he covered:

In his first press briefing since three women came forward with claims of sexual harassment, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized for acting "in a way that made people feel uncomfortable," but denied touching anyone inappropriately and said he would not resign.

New York's attorney general is conducting an investigation into the sexual harassment allegations, which were raised in the past week by two former aides and a woman who met Cuomo at a wedding. Cuomo — who is facing mounting calls to resign — reiterated that he will fully cooperate with that investigation, and asked New Yorkers to wait for the full report before forming an opinion.

Here's the full press conference. Governor Cuomo addresses the sexual harassment claims about 23 minutes after its start, before taking questions:

This article provides some of the reactions by the women alleging sexual harassment by Governor Cuomo and their attorneys.