(Screenshot from Submission to AG, p 88). Only then did she tell EA#2, who was also at the party, that Cuomo had groped her breast. They have a young daughter named Gianna. Nonetheless, Acting Counsel referred the matter to the Albany Police Department on March 10. Brittany Commisso is 32 years old as per her interview with the CBS news recently, Simialrly, she started working for the governor's office as an Executive Assistant in 2017. When I stopped it, he just pulled away and walked away. It was then that Commisso claims the governor groped her a second time. She has provided several variations of her breast groping story that differ significantly in what happened when it happened, and why she was in the Mansion (see details further below). On Sunday night, Ms. DeRosa resigned from her position. He reached under her blouse grasping one of her breasts over her bra. Andrew Cuomo's aide, who accused him of groping and kissing her on the lips, has publicly identified herself as Brittany Commisso. Commisso, who is 32, has a 6-year-old daughter and is in divorce proceedings with her husband, who once ran for mayor of Albany, said Cuomo groped her twice. Commisso has accused Cuomo of groping her.. The investigations are still ongoing, and these women are currently the focus of media attention. They are in fact so close that McGrath was listed as Commissos emergency contact at work. I just put it back on.Q. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed, according to a report from state Attorney General Tish James has spoken publicly. His actions toward her, she said, made her uncomfortable. Commisso filed a criminal complaint with the Albany County Sheriffs Office days after the attorney generals report was made public. He said that he went along with the hugs because he did not want to make anyone feel awkward about anything.. After finishing her assignment pulled her in for a close hug. According to her testimony, the door was open, so she said Youre going to get us in trouble. "I was embarrassed," she said. The governor has denied all of the accusations and has strongly repudiated the allegations from Ms. Commisso. Premo asked whether Cuomo would also take a polygraph exam. Brittany Commisso, una de las 11 mujeres cuyas denuncias de abuso sexual fueron corroboradas por un informe del 3 de agosto del fiscal general del estado, hizo sus primeros comentarios pblicos. Ms. Commisso told CBS and The Times-Union that she thought the governor was lying. And I thought to myself, that probably wasn't the best thing to say," Commisso said. Changes and amendments: We reserve the right to modify this Disclaimer or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. I would never on my own get up and initiate a hug with the governor, Ms. Commisso said in a joint interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union. "He broke the law.". For the first time Monday, Commisso publicly came forward with her claims that Cuomo twice groped her in the Executive Mansion calling his conduct a crime in a new interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union. The governors special counsel Beth Garvey had also been asking around about her relationship status, Brittany told investigators. A selfie taken by Brittany Commisso with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. "These were hugs with the intention of getting some personal sexual satisfaction out of. An updated version of this Disclaimer will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Disclaimer unless otherwise specified. CBS News. This salary is 7 percent lower than average and 21 percent higher than median salary in Executive Chamber. Im trying to get a better picture of it.A. Commisso told investigators she was too scared of losing her job to speak out against Cuomo at the time. Brittany Commisso was identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in James' report accusing Cuomo of sexually harassing 11 women, including current and former state employees, from 2013 to 2020 in. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. X in the Position Statement, but she has since revealed her identity. She started to work for Cuomo in the Executive Chamber as an Administrative Assistant in 2019. Im, like, swearing in my mind. She told the newspaper that when she first started working in the governors office, a woman who also worked on his staff told her Oh, youre going to get stolen. I just smiled. He has spent 40 years in public life and for him to all of the sudden be accused of a sexual assault of an executive assistant that he really doesnt know, doesnt pass muster., CBS THIS MORNING EXCLUSIVE: Aide who accused Cuomo of groping speaks publicly for first time, alleging "when he went to go kiss me on the cheek, he quickly turns his head & he kissed me on the lips." First published on August 9, 2021 / 6:30 AM. During her testimony, the investigators discuss the issue with her in detail and try to lead her to resolve this discrepancy. ", Commisso said she never planned on going public with her allegations, partly because she was worried about what might happen to her daughter. The investigation was led by employment law attorney Anne Clark and former federal prosecutor Joon Kim. Advertisement Andrew Cuomoof sexual assault in state Attorney General Letitia James explosive report last week revealed her identity in a new interview, saying the Democratic governor "broke the law" and must be held accountable. Cuomo has denied that he ever touched Commisso inappropriately, including when they took the selfie. Commisso claims that after she finished her assignment in Cuomos office, he hugged her. To attack this investigation andattempt to undermine and politicize this process takes away from the bravery displayed by these women. Commisso was hired by the Executive Chamber as a $62,000-a year administrative assistant in 2019. Those troopers that are there, they are not there to protect me. I believe it was my black coat that has a zipper on it and I think it has a belt with it too.Q. Im officially jealous!!! I remember having my coat on, it was November, it was cold. The 165-page report, in which Ms. Commisso is referred to as Executive Assistant #1, found that Mr. Cuomo harassed 11 women, most of them current or former state employees. "Therewill be a rolling production of interview transcripts made available to the state Assembly, which will be redacted as needed," he said. Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Justice for Cuomo. Commisso Testimony Pages 146 149:Q. 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He then said And I told them I wasnt going to do that scumbag Cuomos dirty work, she recalled. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Executive Assistant #1: Cuomo Accuser Speaks. You took your coat off? You acknowledge that this Disclaimer is a contract between you and the Operator, even though it is electronic and is not physically signed by you, and it governs your use of the Website and Services. "I'm a former federal prosecutor and I know the difference between putting a case together against a target, versus doing independent fact-finding with an open mind," Glavin said. Kevin Spacey faces 7 more sexual offense charges in the U.K. CBS and Les Moonves reach settlement with N.Y. attorney general, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment claims: "The best way I can help now is to step aside". The governor needs to be held accountable. '", "I felt like he was personally saying it to me that 'I never touched anyone inappropriately,'" Commisso explained. A similar picture was taken in 2018. Monday August 09 2021, 4.30pm, The Times. Cuomo testified that he called them mingle mamas in response to Commisso and McGrath saying that they were single and ready to mingle. They ignored that the selfie was photoshopped. In early 2020, Commisso said Cuomo kissed her on the lips during one of his routine hugs. "So we sat down on the couch and in the photo I have my arm wrapped around his shoulder, almost as if we were taking a picture with a buddy. And it unfortunately turned into a nightmare," she said. Radio Host Tony Katz and Former Biden Campaign Surrogate Kevin Walling discuss calls for NY Gov. Watch Monday at 7a, only on CBS. I know what happened and so does he," she said. By accessing and using the Website and Services you agree to be bound by this Disclaimer. The two stood next to each other, she said. We have a lot of fact finding to do, we have a lot of interviews to do. Apple said that would include a lengthy interview with Commisso. ", "What he did was a crime," she said. People dont understand that this is the governor of the state of New York. ", Fabien Levy, a spokesman of the state attorney general, criticized Glavins comments as "unfortunate.". The documentary evidence does not support what she said. The Special Counsel took notes of that call, contemporaneous evidence that the Report did not include, but which was provided by Rita Glavin in her Submission on October 20, 2021. "I hope that the other women understand and that I've seen them and I support them. He broke the law., Commisso added, I didnt say anything this whole time. She has also accused Cuomo of reaching under her blouse to grope her breast during an incident at the Executive Mansion in Albany last year. Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct, suggested to investigators that allies of the disgraced politician tried to meddle in her divorce proceedings in a brazen attempt to discredit her, according to disturbing new transcripts released this week. Education of Brittany Commisso She has completed high school. I remember just being told to go in there and literally take whatever he had on his notes app and to put it into his text messages and send it to Stephanie. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The report fails to note that it was the Executive Chamber that alerted the Albany Police Department and instead misleadingly states that criminal authorities [] have been alerted to the most egregious allegations. It was not welcomed, and it was certainly not consensual.. ", "I know the truth. Commisso is one of 11 women accusing Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment in a recent investigation. ", Commisso said that after watching his denial she "broke down" and told two coworkers "a little bit.". Commisso's accusations of increasingly inappropriate advances included Cuomo sneaking his hand down to her butt and rubbing it, during an embrace for a selfie that he suggested they take . On March 9, the lawyer contacted the Executive Chamber and said that he planned to file an administrative complaint on her behalf and that Commisso would not pursue the matter criminally. He didnt say anything. It was untucked.Q. Brittany Commisso (born in 1989; Age: 32 years old) is an American Executive Assistant #1 from New York.She is one of the accusers of Andrew Cuomo who works as the governor of New York since 2011. Home; About Us; BLog; Contact Us Report by Executive Assistants #2 and #3, March 8, 2021:The Governor pushed her / threw her aginst the wall, put his hand under his shirt, touched her breast and kissed her. Brittany Commisso's CBS News interview was aired after the resignation of Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa. And in November 2020, she said she and the governor were alone in his office at the executive mansion when he slid his hand up her blouse and grabbed her breast over her bra. Neither the elder nor the junior Frank Commisso has spoken out publicly about the accusations made by Brittany Commisso. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is seen during a press conference on March 2, 2020 in New York City.. I remember that is when I put it back on but I didnt zipper it back up. Brittany Commisso breaks her silence and reveals her identity on CBS This Morning, August 9 . The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. August 9, 2021 / 6:30 AM November 4, 2021, District Attorney David Soares sent a letter to the Albany City Court calling the complaint the Sheriff unilaterally and inexplicably filed potentially defective and excluded portions of Commissos testimony that were of exculpatory nature. The independent investigators selected are widely respected professionals, recognized for their legal and investigatory ability. She first made her complaint to the attorney generals office in March 2021. Commisso claims Cuomo also hugged her on other occasions when she was leaving and attempted to kiss her. Breaking it down with Brittany pic.twitter.com/bewHScmXLy, Frank Commisso (@FrankCommisso15) September 13, 2017. Brittany Commisso, who was previously only identified as "Executive Assistant #1," has accused Cuomo of multiple instances of sexual harassment and told CBS's "This Morning" and the Albany Times . On page 190 Commisso also testified that she is not getting child support from her husband. On March 9 and March 10, 2021, Times Union reported that according to an anonymous source an unnamed current female employee (Commisso) accused Cuomo of groping her at the Governors mansion. Commisso alleges that Cuomo groped her a second time at the governor's mansion in November 2020. Market data provided by Factset. "It was then that I said, you know, governor, you know, you're my words were 'you're going to get us in trouble.' When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of the Website. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided. ', Ted Cruz says 2024 Senate re-election will be 'firefight as Democrats come at him with everything they have, Maryland mayor facing child pornography charges was frequent donor to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Brittany Commisso, who was identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in the state attorney general's scathing report, granted an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" and the Times Union. And I said okay Im going back to the office. [] I remember him getting up and going around his desk and I remember thinking to myself, okay, he is going to give me a hug.Page 143: I remember him coming around and it was instantly [] he really pulled me and I remember his hand just sliding right up my blouse. Andrew M. Cuomo, spoke publicly for the first time about her allegations. Commisso has a clear financial motive. Commisso claims Cuomo told her to send the picture to McGrath but not to share it with anyone else. And I felt as though if I said something that I know, who was going to believe me?, CBS THIS MORNING EXCLUSIVE: The aide who accused NY Gov. In 2019, Commisso said Cuomo put his hand on her butt while guiding her through the executive mansion. Both her and Cuomos forehead wrinkles are clearly smoothened out / significantly reduced and his hairline moved back by doing so. "And that is the one that has been blurred out that has been now released to the public.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Was that a blouse that you were wearing on top? Commissotestified that Cuomo grabbed herbutt while they took a selfie in the executive mansion in 2019 and that in 2020 he reached under her blouse and grabbed her breast. "I then felt while taking the selfie, his hand go down my back onto my butt, and he started rubbing it. The Governors Counsel Judith Mogul testified that Commisso told them that Cuomo had forcefully thrown her up against the wall and put his hand under her shirt and felt her breast. (Screenshot from AG report, fn#214, p#31). We've received your submission. Information contained on the Website are subject to change at any time and without warning. They ignored Commissos financial motive. Because he refused to pay me child support, Brittany testified. And what is disturbing to me is that the two investigators did not show that evidence to you. She first claimed this happened on November 16, 2020. She walked out and he walked back into his office. he had never touched anyone inappropriately. She then confided in certain of her colleagues, who in turn reported her allegations to senior staff in the executive chamber., Cuomos attorney, Rita Glavin, responded to the accusations made in the report by Commisso during a press conference on August 6, saying, What she has alleged is perhaps the most significant allegation made against the governor. She spoke in late 2020 and early 2021 to her supervisors about having to leave early,. Commisso was hired by the Executive Chamber as a $62,000-a-year administrative assistant in fiscal 2019 and previously worked as a . According to the New York state record; the married couple is currently going through a contested divorce, apparently. 32 year old Brittany Commisso started working as an executive assistant in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's office in 2017. ", Cuomo has denied this accusation as well, saying, "to touch a woman's breasts, who I hardly know, in the mansion with 10 staff around, with my family in the mansion, to say, 'I don't care who sees us.' This is the only place he could place his hands, otherwise he would grope their butts or breasts. Brittany Commisso was born in the United States of America in 1989 to their parents. There are no witnesses and Cuomo denies all of these conversations. By that November, the Times Union reported, she was being called to assist Cuomo more frequently, including at the Executive Mansion. Commissos father, Frank Commisso Sr., also a Democrat, has been a member of the Albany County Legislature since 1983. She first claimed this happened on November 16, 2020. I didnt want it. / CBS News. He is also facing a criminal investigation by the Albany County Sheriffs Office in connection to Commissos accusations, while prosecutors in Westchester County, Nassau County and Manhattan have also opened criminal inquiries. Let me ask you a few questions about that. Gerald Leary, divorce attorney for Frank Commisso Jr., said, Mr. I never want her to be afraid of any person in power, a man or a woman.". This image provided by CBS This Morning/Times Union shows Brittany Commisso, left, answering questions during an interview with CBS correspondent Jericka Duncan on CBS This Morning, Sunday, Aug. 8 . The investigation was conducted to support a predetermined narrative and in our legal system, both sides are heard and given access to the evidence, but here, instead of acting as independent fact-finders, the investigators acted as prosecutors, judge, and jury. The selfie was taken on Commissos phone, indicating that she was the initiator. He testified that it was Commisso who wanted to send it to McGrath to make her jealous. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She said youre crazy and he stopped. Commisso has said she initially kept silent about Cuomos alleged gross behavior because she feared retribution from his staff and because she wanted to protect her daughter. Heres what you need to know about Brittany Commisso and her accusations against Cuomo: Cuomo is accused in the report of engaging in a pattern of inappropriate conduct with Commisso since about late 2019, according to the attorney generals report. Any suggestion that attempts to undermine the credibility of these women or this investigation is unfortunate., Anne Clark: Meet the Lawyer Who Led the Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation, Brittany Commisso: Cuomo Executive Assistant #1 Speaks Out Publicly, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Although Commisso claims she felt shocked by the articles, she later gave TU an interview with more details (still anonymously), published on April 7, 2021. 1 of 8 Brittany Commisso, who accused Gov. She is one of the people Andrew Cuomo, who has served as governor of New York since 2011, has accused. I want to make sure that I got this straight. I showed him them. El proceso legal en contra del todava Gobernador de Nueva York, Andrew Cuomo, contina. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 1912 winton for sale near paris; love is uninterrupted hoodie ebay; anthony schwartz track He knows the truth. However, before joining the office of Governor Cuomo, she used to work with the Albany County Department of Law. Commisso claims Cuomo groped her in December 2019 and November 2020. Maybe he had a letter or dictation that he wanted to do, and he said no, thats it. There are no witnesses, no evidence, and she never mentioned it to anyone, including her best friend until March 3, 2021. She believes this is because of the seriousness of her allegations. Glavin said, I did what any investigator would do, which I reconstructed the events of that day (November 16, 2020). Only after Cuomos attorney pointed out the evidence refuting the Reports findings regarding Ms. Commisso did she file a criminal complaint with the Albany County Sheriff on August 9, 2021. I remember seeing I was wearing a black bra and I could see my black bra cup. Her husband filed for divorce, and a summons with notice is recorded at Albany County Clerk on February 22, 2021, with Brittany Commisso as the defendant. There are troopers that are outside of the mansion and there are some mansion staff. Jessica Chasmar is a digital writer on the politics team for Fox News and Fox Business. I remember looking at them, and when he said, 'can I see them?' Commisso also explained that she wanted to protect her daughter, saying, "I didn't want her to have to deal with anything that came along with this. Would love your thoughts, please comment. While working on his State of the State speech, she said Cuomo asked her to take a selfie.. Additionally, on November 25, Cuomo was 225 miles away in Rochester holding a briefing around noon, and then giving out turkeys.The task is now specified as assisting him how to text a note from his iPhone to Benton. She then worked in the Albany County Alternate Public Defenders Office until late 2017, when she was hired as an executive assistant in the governors office, the Times Union reported. Times Union Article, August 9, 2021:Commisso had told the Times Union in a series of interviews in March and April that the alleged groping incident took place on a workday later that month, possibly around Nov. 25. Note: Rita Glavin had already pointed out that according state records November 16 was the only day in November that Commisso was in the Mansion. She then became visibly emotional and told two other assistants (#2 and #3) about inappropriate conversations with the Governor and that he had touched her.. He told reporters on August 7, I cannot get into the nature of her specific allegations, at this time obviously we are in the very infant stages of this investigation. AG report p. 20, fn#123. Not sliding it. Brittany Commisso acknowledged in an interview with "CBS This Morning" and The Albany Times Union that she was the person identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in a report by the New York .
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