New York Settles Cuomo Aide Lawsuit

United States — New York (state) has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, a former aide to Andrew Cuomo, who accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation. The settlement, which does not include an admission of liability, is considered a vindication by Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations's lawyers. Andrew Cuomo's attorneys, Rita Glavin and Theresa Trzaskoma, deny the allegations and oppose the settlement, calling it a 'capitulation to avoid the truth.' The allegations were part of a series of misconduct claims that led to Andrew Cuomo's resignation as governor in 2021. This event occurs as Andrew Cuomo is attempting a political comeback, running for New York City mayor as an independent candidate after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. Kathy Hochul's administration expressed satisfaction with the settlement, stating it minimizes costs to taxpayers. Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations also settled a retaliation claim against the Hochul administration and agreed not to seek employment in the governor's office through 2030. Another former aide, Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment allegations, also settled her case with United States — New York (state) for the same amount earlier this year.