Overview

• Andrew Cuomo filed a legal notice signaling his intent to sue former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation over her December 9 statement alleging sexual harassment.
• Bennett, who accused Cuomo of inappropriate behavior in 2021, recently withdrew her federal lawsuit against him, citing invasive legal tactics by his attorneys.
• Cuomo's legal team claims Bennett's accusations caused significant harm to his reputation and are seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
• Bennett continues to pursue a separate lawsuit against the State of New York, her employer at the time of the alleged harassment, which is reportedly in settlement talks.
• Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 following multiple harassment allegations, denies all claims and has hinted at a potential political comeback, including a possible run for New York City mayor.