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She said, You just wait and see, and the governor will be stealing you,' the woman said. The sequence also changed from groping upon arrival (April version) to happening after she sent the text to Benton and called her from Cuomos phone to confirm receipt of the text. At this moment, I dont know what to say I dont know what to do. I remember seeing I was wearing a black bra and I could see my black bra cup. Commisso has worked for Cuomo since 2017. ", "I know the truth. Where I said, are you saying that youre been speaking with the Cuomo people and I think he catches himself and immediately says, I never said that. Those troopers that are there, they are not there to protect me. I could only assume that is coming from Cuomos attorneys or his people., While this is all going on these rumors are going around and being told to me, she said, and now Im learning that they were possibly trying to work with my ex-husband to try to get him to, like he said, do his dirty work.. It was then that Commisso claims the governor groped her a second time. In the attorney generals report, the investigators wrote, that Brittany Commisso repeatedly testified that she felt she had to tolerate the Governors physical advances and suggestive comments because she feared the repercussions if she did not. The report added that Commisso, testified that she needed the income (including the overtime pay received from working on weekends), particularly as she was going through a divorce and was focused on not risking losing her job., During her interview with the Albany Times-Union in April 2021, which was published without naming her, Commisso said about the incident when she said she. "It was not welcomed. "The independent investigators selected are widely respected professionals, recognized for their legal and investigatory ability. The aide whos leveled the most serious sexual misconduct allegations against Gov. If you are entering into this agreement on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this agreement, in which case the terms User, you or your shall refer to such entity. Commisso claims that after she finished her assignment in Cuomos office, he hugged her. The party photos serving as evidence show two women who are squeezing themselves against their abuser. I would never on my own get up and initiate a hug with the governor, Ms. Commisso said in a joint interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union. But when she asked Frank to confirm that the people he was speaking to were individuals tied to Cuomo, he backtracked. As the governor testified, that divorce caused Ms. Commisso to ask for more money and job protections which were not immediately granted and was a source of consternation for Ms. Commisso, but beyond that there was no other involvement or insight into their personal situation., Cuomo meanwhile acknowledged in his own deposition to investigators given July 17 that longtime Albany County Legislator Frank Commisso, the father of Frank Commisso Jr., is a political associate of mine.. Cuomo resigned on Tuesday. She told Cuomo in late 2020 she was going through a divorce which created financial pressure. It was so fast. [She steps back, reminds him the door is open and says he will get them in trouble, he says I dont care, slams the door shut, comes back, says again I dont care, pulls her back in, she says you are crazy and pulls away, nobody says anything, she leaves]. You said you were wearing a blouse, what did your blouse look like?A. I felt as though if I did something to insult him, especially insult him in his own home, it wasnt going to be him that was going to get fired or in trouble. Mr. Cuomos lawyer, Rita Glavin, reiterated those comments in an interview with MSNBC on Monday, hours after Ms. Commissos interview was broadcast. In December of that same year, she said she was with Cuomo at the executive mansion when he asked her to take a "selfie" with him. Cuomo allegedly endured harassment, An investigator says that an executive assistant of Governor Andrew Cuomo endured a series of inappropriate encounters with Governor Andrew Cuomo. She believes this is because of the seriousness of her allegations. Andrew M. Cuomo of groping her in the Executive Mansion and filed a criminal complaint against him, forcefully rebutted the. Brittany Commisso begged her then-boss Andrew Cuomo for a raise and not to cut her hours in November 2020 despite the fact she'd have to leave early to pick up her daughter from school, he said. For over three months, Executive Assistant #1 kept this groping incident to herself and planned to take it to the rave, but found herself becoming emotional (in a way that was visible to her colleagues in the executive chamber) while watching the governor state, at a press conference on March 3, 2021, that. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Brittany Commisso spoke out for the first time in a pre-taped interview that was previewed on Sunday and aired in part on Monday morning. Brittany Commisso was born in the United States of America in 1989 to their parents. According to a witness statement, Commisso and McGrath were the ones who wanted the picture taken (2019) and were proud of these photos. Her husband, Frank Commisso Jr., even suggested he had spoken to the Cuomo camp in a tape-recorded conversation Commisso made that discussed the bogus affair, according to a transcript of her interview released Wednesday. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ", Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said on Saturday that his office will undertake a criminal investigation based on Commisso's complaint. Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct, suggested to investigators that allies of the disgraced politician tried to meddle in her divorce. She stepped away and said youre going to get us in trouble (because the door was open). What he did to me was a crime. In her testimony on May 17, 2021, she claimed she deleted them because she didnt want Cuomo to see how shaky and nervous she was. Commisso claims that she took several photos before during which it happened, but that she deleted them because they were blurry. (AG report p. 17-18). She then worked in the Albany County Alternate Public Defenders Office until late 2017, when she was hired as an executive assistant in the governors office, the Times Union reported. He said that the governor could face a misdemeanor charge or "possibly a couple.". She and the investigators realize that this makes her story even more incredible, and Commisso is led (unsuccessfully) by the investigators in an attempt to fix it and make the narrative work. Commisso also explained that she wanted to protect her daughter, saying, "I didn't want her to have to deal with anything that came along with this. The report was made public on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. On the recording her husband, who filed for divorce in January, implied that he knows that we had an affair, Commisso said. Andrew M. Cuomo has accused of lying about an incident in which she said he groped her breast at the Executive Mansion, revealed. Times Union Article, October 11, 2021:Subpoenaed records indicate the incident took place in early December as opposed to November, as erroneously proffered in a report by investigators with the state attorney generals office. Commisso claims Cuomo groped her in December 2019 and November 2020. Brian Premo, the attorney representing Brittany Commisso, did not respond to a request for comment. I need to be photoshopped into the right of him Love this so much (see below). Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Justice for Cuomo. Brittany Commisso (born in 1989; Age: 32 years old) is an American Executive Assistant #1 from New York.She is one of the accusers of Andrew Cuomo who works as the governor of New York since 2011. ", Fabien Levy, a spokesman of the state attorney general, criticized Glavins comments as "unfortunate.". In no event will the Operator, or its partners, employees or agents, be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the Website, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Commisso previously gave an anonymous interview to the Times-Union in April 2021. I just put it back on.Q. She then became visibly emotional and told two other assistants (#2 and #3) about inappropriate conversations with the Governor and that he had touched her.. Yes, there was no buttons. Last week, Commisso submitted her complaint report for August 2021. However, before joining the office of Governor Cuomo, she used to work with the Albany County Department of Law. Brittany Commisso is one of 11 women referenced in a scathing report from New York State Attorney General Letitia James that alleged Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and violated state. Rita Glavin, Cuomos lawyer, in a letter last month demanding that Albany Sheriff Craig Apple, preserve all records in the criminal probe, asked that any communications involving Commisso and his son be retained. They denied the raise and made no other promises. Its clear based on these transcripts that these two people were attempting to use the governor as a pawn for leverage in their messy divorce, said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi. A. I remember at first no, Im okay and he said no, you can take your coat off and I said okay. Brittany Commisso's claims were first detailed in a report which found Mr Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. Commisso also brushed aside the governor's suggestion that his accusers were misinterpreting his actions. And he said twice I told them and they know. He didnt say anything. They are in fact so close that McGrath was listed as Commissos emergency contact at work. She told the newspaper that when she first started working in the governors office, a woman who also worked on his staff told her Oh, youre going to get stolen. I just smiled. She said Youre going to get us in trouble because the door was open and she was afraid that a woman who works here is going to come in and see. Commisso is one of the 11 women who Cuomo was accused of sexually harassing in a damning report by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. They were corroborated by the state attorney generals report, which included multiple allegations of sexual harassment against Mr. Cuomo. Information contained on the Website are subject to change at any time and without warning. Brittany, Frank's wife, is one of 11 women who have accused the Governor of inappropriate sexual behavior at work. Brittany Commisso C reported rate of pay was $62,000 according to public records. November 4, 2021, District Attorney David Soares sent a letter to the Albany City Court calling the complaint the Sheriff unilaterally and inexplicably filed potentially defective and excluded portions of Commissos testimony that were of exculpatory nature. He then returned and slid his hand up her blouse, grabbed her breast over her bra. Brittany Commisso, the executive assistant who claims that New York Gov. Heres what you need to know about Commisso, who filed a criminal complaint against the governor last week. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Andrew Cuomo of groping her at the Executive Mansion, is interviewed at the Times Union on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Colonie, N.Y. Will Waldron/Times . Brittany Commisso acknowledged in an interview with "CBS This Morning" and The Albany Times Union that she was the person identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in a report by the New York . ", Commisso said she never planned on going public with her allegations, partly because she was worried about what might happen to her daughter. On March 9, the lawyer contacted the Executive Chamber and said that he planned to file an administrative complaint on her behalf and that Commisso would not pursue the matter criminally. By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Disclaimer. During this conversation Commisso told Cuomo that she would visit an old boyfriend in Florida and that she also had a boyfriend in Saratoga, a detail omitted in the report. Glavin said, I did what any investigator would do, which I reconstructed the events of that day (November 16, 2020). She claims that, during this encounter, Cuomo hugged her in a "sexually aggressive manner.". On March 9, the lawyer contacted the Executive Chamber saying that he planned to file an administrative complaint on her behalf and that Commisso would not pursue the matter criminally. This salary is 7 percent lower than average and 21 percent higher than median salary in Executive Chamber. Commisso describes her coat as a long winter coat with a zipper and a belt. And I thank them, because without them, I don't know if I would have come forward.". Content and postings: You may print or copy any part of the Website and Services for your personal or non-commercial use. Blackberry PIN messages used by the Protective Services Unit to announce visitors confirmed that Commisso was there on November 16, 2020. Brittany Commisso's claims were first detailed in a report which found Mr Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. They ignored Commissos financial motive. To attack this investigation and attempt to undermine and politicize this process takes away from the bravery displayed by these women., The statement added, There will be a rolling production of interview transcripts made available to the state Assembly, which will be redacted as needed. Calls for Gov. While working on his State of the State speech, she said Cuomo asked her to take a selfie.. The staffer who accused Governor Andrew Cuomo of groping her in the Executive Mansion and other harassing behavior has come forward: Brittany Commisso, executive assistant to the . Early in 2020, when McGrath and Commisso assisted the governor in preparing the State of the State books, they told Cuomo about planning a trip to Florida in April. I believe it was my black coat that has a zipper on it and I think it has a belt with it too.Q. He never said anything, which was odd. Josh Solomon, a capitol bureau reporter. According to an April 2021 interview with the Albany Times-Union, Commisso worked for a top official at a state agency during the start of her time with the governors office, and then returned to work closer to Cuomo in June 2019 as executive assistant to one of his top advisors. August 9, 2021 / 6:30 AM Andrew Cuomo has identified herself as Brittany Commisso a married mom of one who joined the governors team in 2017. In her CBS interview, Commisso claimed that after the butt grope they sat down on the couch, where she felt safer, when in fact it puts her in a more vulnerable position. For the first time Monday, Commisso publicly came forward with her claims that Cuomo twice groped her in the Executive Mansion calling his conduct a crime in a new interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union. The mom of one, who began working in the Executive Chamber in 2019, recalled hearing rumors that Cuomo was saying we were having an affair and that was going to be his defense., She suggested that should her husband file court papers alleging adultery, that would help the governor and I think that is absolutely disgusting.. "That is not true. He then said And I told them I wasnt going to do that scumbag Cuomos dirty work, she recalled. Investigators found Brittany Commisso's claims credible. "There's a difference between being an affectionate and warm person. Commisso said the first time Cuomo groped her was at the mansion on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2019. "The governor knows that what he did to me and what he did to these 10 other women, whether it be a comment or an actual physical contact, was sexual harassment. She started to work for Cuomo in the Executive Chamber as an Administrative Assistant in 2019. Cuomo looks understandably as this was the time of holiday events, speeches, and most importantly preparing for the State of the State speech tired and beaten up. She was identified only as "Executive Assistant. The investigator who catches this lie should raise a huge red flag but lets her get away with it, McGrath is considered credible in the AGs report. Brittany Commisso, who was identified only as "Executive Assistant #1" in the AG's report, came forward in an interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union, days after she filed a criminal complaint against Cuomo with the Albany County Sheriff's Office. CBS After graduating from SUNY Albany with a degree in. Commisso is a close friend of another accuser, Alyssa McGrath since high school. And I thought to myself, that probably wasn't the best thing to say," Commisso said. Cuomo hugged her, reached under her blouse, and grabbed her breast in the Executive Mansion. He's lying and I felt that he was personally saying it to me." Commisso has filed a criminal complaint against Cuomo with the Albany County Sherriff's office, saying "The Governor needs to be held accountable. McGrath lied about these text messages. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Both Cuomo and Benton testified that the other assistant (#3) was better at dictation and typing. The independent investigators selected are widely respected professionals, recognized for their legal and investigatory ability. Breaking it down with Brittany pic.twitter.com/bewHScmXLy, Frank Commisso (@FrankCommisso15) September 13, 2017. https://t.co/W9SGPNSf1S pic.twitter.com/kRulD0ViUD, CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) August 8, 2021. Apples office took Commissos complaint during a brief interview on Thursday. Will Pavia, New York. 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Representation: Any views or opinions represented on the Website belong solely to the content creators and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the Operator or creators may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. After finishing her assignment pulled her in for a close hug. (Screenshot). According to the New York state record; the married couple is currently going through a contested divorce, apparently. Ms. Commisso also criticized the governor for saying in his defense that he commonly hugs, kisses and touches people in an effort to put them at ease. There she learned that Benton had called EA#3 instead of her. Neither of them said anything and she walked out. The investigators established the breast groping incident took place on November 16 based on a photo. "These were not hugs that he would give his mother or his brother," Commisso said. He has asked if I wanted him to sign a nondisclosure agreement and that was going to, quote unquote, cost me in our marital situation. I never want her to be afraid of any person in power, a man or a woman.. All rights reserved. Brittany Commisso is one of 11 girls named in a classified report by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who claims Cuomo sexually harassed a number of women and violated state and federal laws. The attorney generals office report stated accusations made by Commisso and 10 other women were credible and corroborated. Her estranged husband and his family are involved in Democratic politics in the Albany area. "I know what happened and so does he," Commisso, 33, who was referred to as "Executive Assistant 1" in a report accusing . She is generally described as a bubbly, outgoing person. '", "It happened so quick, he didn't say anything. "I was embarrassed," she said. She said as they were posing for the photo, Cuomo moved his hand to grab her butt cheek and then rubbed it for "at least five seconds.". That never happened.. (Screenshot from AG report, fn#214, p#31, and Screenshot from Rita Glavins Submission). ", "He almost has this smirk that he thinks that he's untouchable," Commisso said. She has pointed in particular to emails and phone logs to argue that Mr. Cuomo was busy working and surrounded by top aides on that day. Her husband filed for divorce summons with notice are recorded at Albany County Clerk on February 22, 2021, with Brittany Commisso as a defendant, 9 days before she started her allegations. He kissed one on the forehead, one on the cheek. "Not only embarrassed for what was going on, I was embarrassed that a governor wanted a selfie and I couldn't take it. Report by Executive Assistants #2 and #3, March 8, 2021:The Governor pushed her / threw her aginst the wall, put his hand under his shirt, touched her breast and kissed her. I would never on my own get up and initiate a hug with the governor," she insisted. Im trying to get a better picture of it.A. I remember going downstairs and escorting myself out and going to my car and sitting there for a second and going, OK, I have to now go back into the Capitol, go back to my desk and do my job and pretend that, like, that didnt just happen. Andrew Cuomo to resign and the impact of the governor's conduct on the Democratic Party. And he said, 'Oh, those aren't those aren't good.'". A special thank you to my wife Brittany who dedicates herself to our young daughter Gianna pic.twitter.com/TpwgGqz5Yo, Frank Commisso (@FrankCommisso15) May 14, 2017. The photo she provided was dated November 16th. (Screenshot from Submission to AG, p 88). Commissos estranged husband ran unsuccessfully for Albany mayor in 2017 as a Democrat. We've received your submission. Andrew is an American politician, lawyer, and author who is accused of sexually harassing women. It was, it was I don't have the words. Family, Parents, Siblings, Education. Brittany Commisso is the woman identified as "executive assistant #1" in the New York Attorney General's investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. Commisso also denied the governor's claim that he only hugged her on multiple occasions because she initiated the contact and he didn't want to make her feel awkward. I remember looking at them, and when he said, 'can I see them?' Brittany Commisso began working as an executive assistant in the governor's office in 2017. Facts Still Matter. "I don't believe that there were 10 staff there that day. Home; About Us; BLog; Contact Us Both her and Cuomos forehead wrinkles are clearly smoothened out / significantly reduced and his hairline moved back by doing so. I feel like I was being taken advantage of., The report described the alleged groping as the culmination of a series of offensive interactions that also include Cuomos alleged touching and grabbing of [Commissos] butt during hugs and, on one occasion, while taking selfies with him.. All information on the Website is provided as is, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Commisso has accused Cuomo of groping her. He broke the laws that he himself created. Commisso claims Cuomo told her to send the picture to McGrath but not to share it with anyone else. Neither the elder nor the junior Frank Commisso has spoken out publicly about the accusations made by Brittany Commisso. freiberg disease radiology; french past tense conjugation. Brittany, Frank's wife, is one of the 11 women who have accused the Governor of sexual touching at work. Brittany was born and brought up in Albany, United States of America. She said that Mr. Cuomo then slammed the door shut, and slipped his hand under her shirt and grabbed her breast. "I almost feel like he has this sense of almost a celebrity status and it just that was the tipping point. And it's your turn to do the right thing. We may also provide notice to you in other ways at our discretion, such as through the contact information you have provided. "He broke the law. ', Commisso added, I didnt have another choice. The investigations are still ongoing, and these women are currently the focus of media attention. I mean it was he was like cupping my breast. In essence she has accused Governor Cuomo of sexual assault. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "He cupped my breast," Commisso told investigators. And what is disturbing to me is that the two investigators did not show that evidence to you. She spoke in late 2020 and early 2021 to her supervisors about having to leave early,. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. ", Commisso said that after watching his denial she "broke down" and told two coworkers "a little bit.". Letter Page#1 and Page#2. He said: I dont care and slammed the door shut. Brittanny Commisso, exasistente de Andrew Cuomo, detalla de manera pblica los acosos que sufri por parte del Gobernador: "Debe rendir cuentas". The pair . Screenshot. The date was established as November 16 based on photo and state records. His campaigns Twitter profile from the time shows her by his side on the campaign trail and on election night. Commisso alleges that on New Years Eve 2019, the governor groped her behind after she helped him with his State of the State speech. "And, yes, you did. I never said that, Brittany recalled. Commisso testified that she wore a coat and specifically points out that she didnt take it off because she was going back to the office. Your continued use of the Website and Services after the effective date of the revised Disclaimer (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed, according to a report from state Attorney General Tish James has spoken publicly. I want to make sure that I got this straight. I would have to lose my mind to do such a thing. Commisso, now 32, alleges that the governor groped her for the first time on December 31, 2019. The attorney generals report said that Ms. Commisso did not recall the exact date that she said Mr. Cuomo groped her but that it was around Nov. 16. I was so nervous. (AG report p. 20-21). From this testimony it seems quite obvious that the Governor is along with the couples daughter used as a pawn in their divorce, fight over custody and money. 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