Andrew Cuomo Apologizes But ‘Not Going To Resign’ Over Sexual Harassment Claims

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) directly addressed the sexual harassment allegations against him at a Wednesday press conference, saying he now realizes his behavior made people “uncomfortable” but that he never touched anyone inappropriately.

“I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncomfortable,” he said. “It was unintentional, and I truly and deeply apologize for it. I feel awful about it, and frankly, I am embarrassed by it.”

However, he added, “I never touched anyone inappropriately,” contradicting claims by two of his three accusers, one of whom said he kissed her without her consent and one of whom says he put his hands on her lower back and around her face.

He will not heed calls to step down, he told reporters.

“I’m not going to resign,” he said.

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