NY probe on potential Cuomo impeachment could take months, state lawmaker says

A New York State Assembly probe into whether embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached for alleged sexual harassment and misconduct will likely take “months” to complete, according to a prominent assemblyman.

"Given the breadth and seriousness of the issues under investigation, we expect that the timing will be in terms of months, rather than weeks," Assembly Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine, a Democrat, said during the hearing. Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse Cuomo of misconduct, has described the state impeachment probe as a "sham" and said she will not cooperate with the investigation. Some lawmakers have argued the probe is blocking timely action. Several prominent New York Democrats, including Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have called on Cuomo to step down in response to the allegations. Cuomo has denied wrongdoing and insisted he will not resign.