Cuomo faces threat of legal consequences amid harassment and coronavirus investigations

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is fighting for his political life as he battles three sexual harassment claims and public outcry over his administration’s misreporting of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes.

Cuomo, who this time last year was one of the most popular Democrats in the country, faces investigations into both scandals. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday launched an investigation into the governor’s alleged harassment after Cuomo on Sunday said he was “truly sorry” for making female aides feel uncomfortable. That afternoon, Cuomo retained a high-profile defense attorney.