Overview

• Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has filed a lawsuit against state Attorney General Letitia James, seeking access to documents related to her 2021 investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him.
• The lawsuit claims Cuomo needs the records to defend himself in two sexual harassment lawsuits that stemmed from James’ investigation.
• Cuomo's legal team argues that the public has a right to the documents, and that witness statements are “critical” to Cuomo’s defense in the two harassment complaints.
• Cuomo, who denies the allegations, resigned as governor in 2021 after the investigation found he had sexually harassed at least 11 women.
• James has not yet publicly responded to Cuomo’s complaint.