On August 3, 2021, New York State Attorney General (AG) Letitia James released a 165-page tome documenting—in excruciating and embarrassing detail—how Governor Andrew Cuomo allegedly sexually harassed 11 women and condoned a toxic, misogynistic, and abusive work environment permeated by fears of retaliation. If that wasn’t enough news for the day, Governor Cuomo released his own virile defense, which seemed more damning than helpful. Putting aside the rich irony here, read on to understand the lessons learned from this unbelievable saga.
How Did We Get Here?
In a tweet on December 13, 2020, Lindsey Boylan, a former chief of staff at a state entity, alleged Governor Cuomo was physically inappropriate with her. This tweet caused other women to step forward with similar stories. It also set in motion alleged actions by the governor and his team to discredit Boylan.
