Andrew Cuomo faces mounting pressure to return over $5 million earned from his memoir during the COVID pandemic. City Comptroller Brad Lander criticized Cuomo for profiting off the deaths of New Yorkers, specifically accusing him of writing the book while the pandemic's first fatalities occurred. An ethics panel had previously sought to reclaim the funds, asserting Cuomo misused state resources in its preparation. Despite Cuomo's legal resistance claiming the ethics board was unconstitutional, a judge confirmed its validity, allowing further investigation into his controversial memoir profits.
City Comptroller Brad Lander accused Andrew Cuomo of profiting off the pandemic with his $5 million memoir, asserting he prioritized self-interest over the needs of New Yorkers.
The ethics panel attempted to reclaim Cuomo's book earnings, citing misuse of state resources during its preparation, a claim Cuomo has denied, deeming the panel unconstitutional.
Lander criticized Cuomo's recent remarks about his book deal, suggesting that he deflected responsibility and victimized himself despite the serious implications of his actions during the pandemic.
Cuomo's legal battle against the ethics ruling continues, as a top judge affirmed the panel's constitutionality, allowing the investigation into his memoir to progress further.
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