Top aides to Governor Cuomo reportedly are conducting their own review into the accusation that Cuomo groped a woman working for him at the governor's mansion.
An unnamed senior aide tells The Albany Times Union they were directed to conduct their own inquiry, parallel to the attorney general's investigation.
A source in the Attorney General's office denied anyone in that office had "directed" the governor's office to conduct a parallel inquiry.
The attorney for the woman who accused Cuomo says the review is inappropriate and says it could have ramifications for witnesses.
The State Assembly now has a top team of lawyers to lead the impeachment investigation into the governor.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says the team at Davis, Polk And Wardwell will be authorized to go after all evidence regarding the serious allegations against the governor.
One of the attorneys was part of a team investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and part of the prosecution of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.
Several women have accused Cuomo of sexual misconduct, and Cuomo faces criticism in the way he's handled coronavirus nursing home data.