A Republican member of the House Oversight Committee has formally requested that the Justice Department, under the direction of former President Trump, consider criminally prosecuting former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The request centers on allegations that Cuomo's administration deliberately underreported the number of COVID-19-related deaths in nursing homes during the height of the pandemic.
The representative alleges that Cuomo and his aides obstructed justice by intentionally misrepresenting data to the public and federal authorities. The referral includes documents and testimonies gathered during the House Oversight Committee's investigation.
Cuomo, who resigned from his position as governor in 2021 amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding the nursing home data. He has characterized the allegations as politically motivated. Currently, Cuomo is reportedly considering a run for mayor of New York City, further intensifying the political stakes surrounding the investigation request. The Justice Department has acknowledged receipt of the referral but has not indicated whether it will open an investigation.
House Republican Urges DOJ to Investigate Ex-NY Gov. Cuomo
A House Republican is calling on the Justice Department to investigate former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The request stems from allegations surrounding Cuomo's handling of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. The call for prosecution comes as Cuomo considers a run for New York City mayor. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the request.