29 November 2021: NY Attorney General Releases More Transcripts of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Probe Testimony

Attorney general releases Cuomo staff interviews, video of ex-gov's testimony

The New York State Attorney General has released additional transcripts of testimony its independent investigators collected as part of its probe of Andrew M. Cuomo's alleged sexual harassment of multiple women. Previously released excerpts focused on Cuomo's testimony, which was previously provided as written transcripts, and also the testimony of the women alleging his misconduct. The following excerpt gives some details about whose testimony is included among the newly released information:

The trove of newly release materials includes thousands of pages of transcripts and video of interviews with Secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa, top advisor Rich Azzopardi, and the ex-governor's brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, who took part in strategy sessions as the administration attempted to respond to a growing number of allegations about the former governor's alleged conduct....

The material was used in the report issued by the attorney general's office on Aug. 3. A week later, Andrew Cuomo announced he would resign.

The newly added files includes video of the interviews conducted with many of the women who had made complaints against Cuomo, including current or former Executive Chamber aides Brittany Commisso, Lindsay Boylan and Charlotte Bennett.

There are also posted transcripts and related exhibits from administration members and loyalists such as Steve Cohen, Dani Lever, Linda Lacewell, Peter Ajamian and more.

We'll follow up with separate entries for any notable testimony. The written and video transcripts are available on the NY Attorney General's web site.