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Aug 2021
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Cuomo Resigns Following Damning Report

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Last week, a New York state investigation found Gov. Andrew Cuomo "sexually harassed multiple women and violated state law." Today, he resigned effective in 14 days. CNN Chief National Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down the social and political factors that played into Cuomo’s resignation. Plus, resigning doesn’t necessarily mean Cuomo won’t face further consequences...

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