State Lawmakers Ramp Up Calls For Independent Investigation Into Allegations Against Cuomo

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Brigid Bergin
WNYC News | Feb 28, 2021

A lawyer for the governor says they selected a retired federal judge, Barbara Jones, to lead the review of the most recent allegation. But State Senator Liz Krueger of Manhattan says a transparent probe needs to be conducted without any ties to the governor or his allies. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.

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