A Republican-led congressional committee has sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi accusing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of lying during testimony regarding his administration’s handling of the pandemic. The committee claims Cuomo falsely stated he was not involved in reviewing or drafting a New York Department of Health report that defended his administration. The committee asserts there is evidence showing Cuomo edited and wrote parts of the report that was supposed to be an independent review.
The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, had previously referred Cuomo for prosecution last year under the Biden administration, but the Department of Justice did not publicly respond. Comer is urging the DOJ to fully investigate and prosecute Cuomo for lying to Congress, stating that it is a federal crime.
Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amidst multiple sexual misconduct allegations, is now seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York. The committee’s renewed request for prosecution comes as Cuomo tries to revive his political career. A spokesman for Cuomo has not yet commented on the latest accusations.
Meanwhile, the incumbent mayor of New York, Eric Adams, was elected as a Democrat but announced he is running for re-election as an independent after corruption charges against him were dismissed by a federal judge. The political landscape in New York City continues to evolve amid these developments.
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