New York lawmakers have agreed to take away New York Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s pandemic-related emergency powers as he faces two ongoing controversies. The bill to limit his powers comes as Governor Cuomo faces an investigation into sexual misconduct claims and accusations that his administration mismanaged COVID-19 nursing home deaths. The COVID-19 emergency …
Read More »New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Faces Investigation Into Sexual Misconduct Allegations
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing allegations that he was sexually inappropriate toward three women. Harassment allegations from two women, former aides to Cuomo, led New York Attorney General Letitia James to launch an investigation. James said Monday she received a formal referral from Cuomo’s office, granting her the …
Read More »17 State Attorneys General Call On Biden To Cancel $50,000 In Student Loan Debt
A group of 17 state attorneys general is calling for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt for all borrowers. The Democratic attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, sent a letter to congressional leaders on Friday supporting …
Read More »Georgia Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Trump’s Efforts To Overturn Election Results
As reported previously, a phone call between former President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger was being investigated by Georgia officials. Prosecutors in Fulton County have now initiated a criminal investigation into that call in which Trump pressured Raffensberger to “find” enough votes to reverse his loss …
Read More »GA Prosecutors Are Seriously Considering A Criminal Investigation Over Trump’s Election Interference
According to the New York Times, prosecutors in Georgia are moving towards a criminal investigation into President Donald Trump’s election wrongdoings. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is said to be seriously considering a probe of Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election in the state …
Read More »NRA Files For Bankruptcy, Plans To Reincorporate In Texas
The National Rifle Association has remained a primary focus in some of the country’s most heated debates regarding weapons rights and has now filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to USA Today, the powerful gun lobby filed in Texas following New York attorney general Letitia James’ lawsuit seeking to dissolve the …
Read More »New York AG sues NYPD over excessive force at Black Lives Matter protests
New York City’s police department, the largest police force in the United States, is being sued by New York state Attorney General Letitia James for excessive force used during the Black Lives Matter protest of 2020. Throughout its history, the NYPD has been plagued with abuse complaints mostly arising from …
Read More »Judge Orders Trump Organization To Turn Over Documents To NY Attorney General
New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that the Trump Organization must turn over documents for a property whose tax abatements were being investigated by New York Attorney General Letitia James‘ office. Judge Engoron previously ruled that the documents were privileged. The Trump Organization’s attorney, Amy Carlin, argued that …
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