Ms. Commisso, in her interview, described an escalating pattern of sexual behavior during her time working with the governor. 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 he said, 'Oh, those aren't those aren't good.'". "Not only embarrassed for what was going on, I was embarrassed that a governor wanted a selfie and I couldn't take it. Now, she is speaking publicly for the first time since filing a criminal complaint against Cuomo last. "I know what happened and so does he," Commisso, 33, who was referred to as "Executive Assistant 1" in a report accusing . From this testimony it seems quite obvious that the Governor is along with the couples daughter used as a pawn in their divorce, fight over custody and money. Market data provided by Factset. Commisso also apologized to Cuomo's other accusers for not coming forward and telling her own story sooner. He walked toward her a second time and pulled her close. He told her she looked good for her age, suggested she show some leg, and seemed to take issue with her wearing her hair up, the report said. She also claims that Cuomo said things like she looked good for [her] age and [for] being a mother, Its about time that you showed some leg, If you were single, the things I would do to you. Cuomo testified that he did hug her, but that she was the initiator, and he went along to avoid her feeling awkwardly. "It was not welcomed. Cuomo resigned on Tuesday. Its clear based on these transcripts that these two people were attempting to use the governor as a pawn for leverage in their messy divorce, said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi. 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To attack this investigation and attempt to undermine and politicize this process takes away from the bravery displayed by these women., The statement added, There will be a rolling production of interview transcripts made available to the state Assembly, which will be redacted as needed. In addition to the two groping allegations, Commisso also claimed that the governor would hug her inappropriately and that he kissed her on the lips without her consent. Luego de que la semana pasada la Oficina del Fiscal General del estado concluyera que el Gobernador . Mr. Cuomos top aide, Melissa DeRosa, was among those who spearheaded the effort, the report said. I believe it was my black coat that has a zipper on it and I think it has a belt with it too.Q. 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. ', Commisso added, I didnt have another choice. The governor needs to be held accountable. The sequence also changed from groping upon arrival (April version) to happening after she sent the text to Benton and called her from Cuomos phone to confirm receipt of the text. After completing high school she got admission into the University of Albany of the United States. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with the terms of this agreement, you must not accept this agreement and may not access and use the Website and Services. 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. In his defense, Mr. Cuomo told investigators that Ms. Commisso was the initiator of any hugs between them, the report said. By that November, the Times Union reported, she was being called to assist Cuomo more frequently, including at the Executive Mansion. Brittany Commisso begged her then-boss Andrew Cuomo for a raise and not to cut her hours in November 2020 despite the fact she'd have to leave early to pick up her daughter from school, he said. A. I believe when I stood up to leave.Q. Commisso was hired by the Executive Chamber as a $62,000-a-year administrative assistant in fiscal 2019 and previously worked as a . Not, you know, quickly brushing over it rubbing my butt.. And what is disturbing to me is that the two investigators did not show that evidence to you. Commisso Testimony Pages 141 143:I remember going up to his office. And I thought to myself, that probably wasn't the best thing to say," Commisso said. Brittany Commisso, an executive assistant on Cuomo's staff, detailed her interactions with the Democrat in a joint interview with CBS and The Times Union of Albany that was broadcast Monday as a key New York legislative committee met behind closed doors to discuss potential impeachment hearings. Commissos estranged husband ran unsuccessfully for Albany mayor in 2017 as a Democrat. All the entrants and exit records and this womans story which is stated as fact in the report is false. Advertisement Apples office took Commissos complaint during a brief interview on Thursday. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of the Website. Heres what you need to know about Commisso, who filed a criminal complaint against the governor last week. 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. According to the report, one of Mr. Cuomos aides told Ms. Commisso to attend to the governor at his Executive Mansion office, where she said he pulled her into a close hug. A. Yes.Q. 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. "Maybe to him, he thought this was normal. Information contained on the Website are subject to change at any time and without warning. Her interview with the news show and newspaper comes almost a week after Attorney General Letitia James released the report into sexual misconduct and sexual harassment accusations against Cuomo, a Democrat who has been New Yorks governor since 2011. Cuomo to resign gains momentum among notable Democrats, Gavin Newsom loves bashing Texas; here's what Texas Republicans have to say about that, Presidential candidate Nikki Haley heckled by Trump supporters at CPAC: 'We love Trump! I believe that I think what I had done was I had taken it off when I sat down, when he said I think I did take off my coat, he was like no, take your coat off, I did take off my coat. None of this is evidence of any wrongdoing on Cuomos side. I want to make sure that I got this straight. He then came out from behind his desk and began groping her.Note: As per Rita Glavins Submission from October 20, 2021, records show that no call was made as Commisso claims after sending the text. Commisso ended the interview by pleading with the governor to heed his own words. Commisso also brushed aside the governor's suggestion that his accusers were misinterpreting his actions. Andrew M. Cuomo of groping her in the Executive Mansion and filed a criminal complaint against him, forcefully rebutted the. An updated version of this Disclaimer will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Disclaimer unless otherwise specified. Executive Assistant Who Accused Cuomo of Groping Says It Was Not Normal, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/09/nyregion/Brittany-commisso-cuomo.html, Brittany Commisso, left, answering questions during an interview with correspondent Jericka Duncan on CBS This Morning., CBS This Morning and Albany Times Union, via Associated Press. Disclaimer: This disclaimer (Disclaimer) sets forth the general guidelines, disclosures, and terms of your use of the justiceforcuomo.org website (Website or Service) and any of its related products and services (collectively, Services). The aide whos leveled the most serious sexual misconduct allegations against Gov. Cuomo looks understandably as this was the time of holiday events, speeches, and most importantly preparing for the State of the State speech tired and beaten up. Brittany Commisso, who filed a criminal complaint against Gov. Brittany Commisso's Early Life She was born on August 13 in 1988. There are troopers that are outside of the mansion and there are some mansion staff. Thats when his alleged creepy behavior began, with hugs she says the governor gave her with the intention of getting some personal sexual satisfaction out of it., He thought this was normal to me, and the other women that he did this to, Commisso said in the interview aired Monday. Brittany Commisso, the executive assistant who accused Gov. Commisso claims Cuomo also hugged her on other occasions when she was leaving and attempted to kiss her. It worked. He has until the end of this week to submit evidence in his defense in connection with a State Assembly impeachment probe. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Commisso, now 32, alleges that the governor groped her for the first time on December 31, 2019. This salary is 7 percent lower than average and 21 percent higher than median salary in Executive Chamber. Lastly, the photo itself clearly contradicts her story. I said 'He is lying. It was definitely a blouse that it wasnt low cut, but I could definitely see his hand underneath it.[]Q. He also stated that the photo had been taken at her request and that he had asked her not to share it. She said he would also ask about her divorce and whether she had ever had sex with other men during her marriage. Acceptance of this disclaimer: You acknowledge that you have read this Disclaimer and agree to all its terms and conditions. Chapter Breakdown is below. Ms. Commisso said that she was at the Executive Mansion on Dec. 31, 2019 to help the governor with his upcoming State of the State address. 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.