Cuomo Faces Renewed Prosecution Referral for Perjury
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The House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, has re-submitted its referral for the prosecution of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Department of Justice. The committee accuses Cuomo of perjury, alleging he lied about his involvement in drafting a report downplaying his administration's COVID-19 response. Cuomo's spokesperson dismissed the referral as a politically motivated 'press release'. This renewed referral comes as Cuomo attempts a political comeback, seeking the Democratic mayoral nomination in New York City.
The House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, has re-submitted its referral for the prosecution of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Department of Justice. The committee accuses Cuomo of perjury, alleging he lied about his involvement in drafting a report downplaying his administration's COVID-19 response. Cuomo's spokesperson dismissed the referral as a politically motivated 'press release'. This renewed referral comes as Cuomo attempts a political comeback, seeking the Democratic mayoral nomination in New York City.
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