The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, focusing on allegations that he lied to Congress about his administration's handling of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The probe follows a referral from congressional Republicans, who accuse Cuomo of concealing the true number of nursing home fatalities. This investigation comes as Cuomo is considered a top candidate for New York City mayor, intensifying the political stakes. The inquiry centers on whether Cuomo's testimony and data reporting misled lawmakers and the public.
The move marks another high-profile political investigation in New York, following recent developments involving other city officials.
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Justice Department announces investigation into former New York City Governor Andrew Cuomo
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York City Governor Andrew Cuomo, reportedly for lying in congressional testimony.
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Trump’s Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo (report)
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alleging that he lied to Congress about his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic, the New York Times is reporting.
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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target
After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.
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