Gov. Andrew Cuomo Denies Former Staffer Lindsey Boylan's Sexual Harassment Allegations: 'Simply Not True'
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo is denying allegations that he sexually harassed a former staff member.
Lindsey Boylan made that accusation in a series of tweets Sunday, saying "Yes, Governor Cuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched."
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The governor addressed the situation at a press conference Monday afternoon.
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"On the tweets, I totally respect a woman's right, fought for for a woman's right to express any concern any issue that she has in the workplace. I support that. But the tweets were simply not true," Cuomo said.
Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched.
— Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) December 13, 2020
I could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks. Or would it be both in the same conversation? This was the way for years.
Boylan, who is running for Manhattan borough president, also tweeted "To be clear: I have no interest in talking to journalists. I am about validating the experience of countless women and making sure abuse stops."
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