Cuomo impeachment proceedings go behind closed doors, lawmaker says investigation could be released this month

The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee met Monday morning regarding their ongoing impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but quickly took their discussion away from public ears, citing the need for confidentiality.

"At the appropriate time, and as early as later this month, we will discuss the evidence publicly in an open and transparent manner once the investigation is either completed or very close to completion," Lavine said. Independent counsel for the investigation from the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell had informed Cuomo last week that the investigation was approaching its conclusion and offered him the opportunity to provide evidence for his side of the matter. Lavine reiterated this on Monday, stating that the governor could provide evidence related to the sexual harassment allegations, his administration's handling of coronavirus nursing home deaths, the use of public resources for his book, "and any other issues the governor wishes to address."