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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo charged with 'sex crime'

In this still image from video, Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. Cuomo has resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. (Office of the Governor of New York via AP)

By: Scripps National

Posted at 2:15 PM, Oct 28, 2021

and last updated 2021-10-28 16:19:45-04

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been charged with a misdemeanor sex crime, a spokesperson for the New York State Court System told various news outlets Thursday.

ABC 7 New Yorkreports that a criminal complaint was filed against Cuomo in Albany City Court.

Cuomo resigned earlier this year in the face of numerous sexual harassment allegations.

A report from the New York Attorney General's Office says that Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.

Cuomo has denied any wrongdoing.

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