A Republican House committee chairman has called for the Justice Department to reconsider prosecuting former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, alleging he lied to Congress about his pandemic-related actions. This referral follows an earlier one that saw no action taken while Democrats were in power. With Republicans now controlling the federal government, Representative James Comer hopes for a different outcome, especially with Cuomo campaigning for mayor of New York City. However, it is uncertain whether this will lead to prosecution, as referrals often lack legal weight and have not previously resulted in action.
Representative James Comer has urged the Justice Department to prosecute former Governor Andrew Cuomo over alleged lies to Congress regarding his Covid pandemic actions.
The referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi aims to revive the investigation into Cuomo, hoping for a different outcome with Republicans now in control of the federal government.
Comer described Cuomo as someone with a history of corruption and deceit, asserting that Cuomo's potential mayoral candidacy in New York City could face significant political repercussions.
Despite the renewed referral, it remains uncertain if the Justice Department will take action, as such referrals historically have been non-binding and often result in no legal proceedings.
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