Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, has agreed to a $450,000 settlement regarding her sexual harassment claims against him. Bennett alleged that Cuomo made inappropriate inquiries about her personal life, contributing to a significant legal dispute since her allegations surfaced in 2021. The settlement, which aims to reduce taxpayer expenses, has been welcomed by Gov. Kathy Hochul's office. Cuomo, currently a candidate for mayor of New York City, has continuously denied the allegations, and his legal expenses have raised concerns among his opponents about the use of public funds for his defense.
Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to ex-Gov. Cuomo, has settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against him for $450,000, ending a contentious legal dispute.
The agreement was reached to minimize costs to taxpayers as Cuomo, now running for mayor, has long denied the allegations of sexual misconduct.
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