Simpson Reacts to Assembly Judiciary Report on Former Gov. Cuomo

Statement by Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon)

“The Assembly Judiciary report released earlier this morning largely backs up the report of Attorney General Letitia James. The former governor was a serial sexual harasser who created a toxic work environment.

“On top of the disturbing revelations about the former governor’s sexual harassment, the report details the then-governor’s schemes to willfully and purposefully mislead the public on the true number of nursing home deaths. The report also details the governor’s illegal use of state resources and employees to complete his $5.2 million book deal.

“I believe the governor needs to be impeached even though he has resigned. The evidence in this report is compelling and overwhelming. This is why I am sponsoring Sen. Dan Stec’s bill (S.7336) in the Assembly that will create a constitutional amendment allowing former officials to be impeached for their offenses from their time in office. We need to continue holding Andrew Cuomo accountable, barring him from future public service is an important safeguard for our state and constitution.”