"Speaking directly to Cuomo, Mamdani also revealed that one of his debate guests was Charlotte Bennett, one of the several victims whose testimonies led to Cuomo's resignation in 2021. "You sought to access her private gynecological records," Mamdani said. "She cannot speak up for herself because you lodged a defamation case against her. I, however, can speak. What do you say to the 13 women that you sexually harassed?""
"Cuomo's response was ( ) bad, and he replied, "If you want to be in government, then you have to be serious and mature. There were allegations of sexual harassment...The cases were dropped, right. You know that is a fact." (In 2024, the Department of Justice found that Cuomo sexually harassed 13 women.) "So everything you just stated, you just said was a misstatement, which we're accustomed to, from stated was a misstatement because the cases, the cases were dropped.""
Three candidates for New York mayor debated over topics including handling Donald Trump, ICE activity in the city, and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch's position. Curtis Sliwa delivered sharp quips, attacking Zohran Mamdani's résumé and Andrew Cuomo's record while offering irreverent answers like naming Chainsmokers as his favorite venue. Mamdani confronted Cuomo, naming Charlotte Bennett and asking about access to private gynecological records and alleged harassment of 13 women. Cuomo responded defensively, asserting the cases were dropped and urging seriousness in government. The Department of Justice later found that Cuomo sexually harassed 13 women. Cuomo also tweeted during the debate.
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