The governor’s resignation announcement, which ranks among the most consequential political downfalls in modern New York history, could have far-reaching effects for the chief judge’s ability to influence judicial appointments and push forward policies in the state Legislature.
August 17, 2021 at 02:15 PM
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It was a weekend in February and the situation was worsening for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Two former aides had accused him of sexual harassment. Calls for an independent investigation were intensifying.
With public pressure quickly mounting, the governor’s team looped in Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. The proposal? Have state Attorney General Letitia James and DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee, jointly pick a lawyer to conduct a review.
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