Lamont And Northeast Governors Tell Cuomo To Resign

CONNECTICUT — Gov. Ned Lamont has called upon New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign from office, following a report from the NY Attorney General's Office that says he sexually harassed multiple women in violation of federal and state law.

On Tuesday evening, Lamont joined Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Gov. Dan McKee of Rhode Island, and Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania in the release of a joint statement:

"We are appalled at the findings of the independent investigation by the New York Attorney General. Governor Cuomo should resign from office."

When asked about the findings in the NY Attorney General's report earlier on Tuesday following a news conference, Lamont called Cuomo a "partner for the state of Connecticut" and said he would "let justice make its call."

Cuomo has been under scrutiny during an investigation by AG Letitia James that spanned almost five months. Two outside attorneys spoke to 179 people who said that employees, including current and former members of the executive chamber, state troopers and additional state employees, reported a "hostile work environment" that was "rife with fear and intimidation."

The northeast governors are part of a growing chorus of Democrat leaders and lawmakers calling for Cuomo's ouster. The results of the investigation were released Tuesday morning, and by end of day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, NY Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, as well as President Joe Biden, had all weighed in against Cuomo keeping his job.

Cuomo said he has learned an "important lesson" and "will be the better for this experience," but has no intention of resigning.

For the complete story behind the release of the bombshell report and its aftermath, see the NY Patch.