The state of New York has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by former aide Brittany Commisso, alleging sexual harassment by former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Commisso claimed that Cuomo groped her while in office and retaliated against her after she reported the incidents. Cuomo, in his political comeback seeking the mayoralty of New York City, denied any wrongdoing. His lawyers indicated that the settlement was not a vindication, but rather an avoidance of the truth. Commisso welcomes the settlement as a step toward moving forward in her life.
The settlement came as Cuomo is in the midst of a so-far bruising political comeback with a run for mayor of New York City.
Commisso's lawyers said the settlement "is a complete vindication of her claims" and that Commisso is "glad to be able to move forward with her life."
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