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Cuomo's Scandals Cost NY Taxpayers $60 Million in Legal Fees, Including $57.6 Million for Sexual Harassment and Nursing Home Deaths

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 07:15 PM

A recent state audit revealed that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's scandals have cost taxpayers approximately $60 million in legal fees. The audit indicates that $57.6 million has been spent to respond to investigations related to Cuomo, particularly concerning allegations of sexual harassment and the handling of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics have raised concerns about Cuomo's accountability, questioning whether he will return the taxpayer funds. Additionally, reports surfaced that the lawyers who defended Cuomo, funded by taxpayer money, are organizing a fundraiser for him. This situation has drawn attention as Cuomo attempts to mount a political comeback, despite ongoing scrutiny regarding the legal costs incurred during his tenure.

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