New York settles Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment case for nearly $500,000

New York on Friday agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle a case in which a woman accused Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing her during his time as the State’s governor.

Brittany Commisso filed a criminal complaint against Cuomo in 2021, accusing him of reaching under her blouse and groping her breast when she was working as his aide in the governor’s office. She has also alleged he grabbed her behind on multiple occasions, kissed her on the lips, and hugged her inappropriately. Those allegations and similar charges from other women, such as Charlotte Bennett, led Cuomo to step down as governor that year.