Disgraced NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's Top Aide Melissa DeRosa Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal
Aug. 9 2021, Published 10:31 a.m. ET
Andrew Cuomo's right-hand woman isn't sticking by his side. The disgraced New York Governor's top aid Melissa DeRosa has stepped down from her position amid his sexual harassment scandal.
DeRosa resigned on Sunday, less than one week after Attorney General Letitia James released her report findings that Cuomo had sexually harassed 11 women.
She released a statement about her decision but failed to mention the governor at all.
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the people of New York for the past 10 years. New Yorkers' resilience, strength, and optimism through the most difficult times has inspired me every day," DeRosa stated.
"Personally, the past 2 years have been emotionally and mentally trying. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such talented and committed colleagues on behalf of our state," she added.
DeRosa's name appeared throughout James' report, including an instance where she allegedly tried to discredit one of Cuomo's accusers, Lindsey Boylan, by leaking personal records in an effort to smear her character, reports CNN.
James' report also outlined the "toxic" work environment that allowed Cuomo's sexual harassment to go overlooked.
Several accusers have stepped forward to detail their experiences with the governor, with one unnamed executive assistant stepping forward to reveal her identity over the weekend.