Women allegedly victimized by Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the resignation of his “enabler-in-chief” Melissa DeRosa a cowardly move Monday after the top aide announced her sudden departure amid criticism over her attempts to discredit the governor’s accusers.
“Ms. DeRosa was Cuomo’s enabler-in-chief and is jumping ship only when she sees no other way to save herself,” Alyssa McGrath and Virginia Limmiatis, two of the 11 women who Attorney General Letitia James found were sexually harassed by the governor, said through their attorney Mariann Wang.
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“Her resignation isn’t enough: she still refuses to take responsibility for her role in Cuomo’s unlawful conduct,” Wang said.
DeRosa, 38, released a short statement Sunday night announcing she’d be stepping down from her post as secretary to the governor, the state’s highest-ranking appointed position, after James’ investigation revealed DeRosa played an active role in dismissing and discrediting the governor’s accusers. Cuomo has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The statement didn’t mention the scandal or offer an apology and only noted the last two years had “been emotionally and mentally trying” and it was “the greatest honor” of her “life” to work for New Yorkers — an “opportunity” she’s “forever grateful” to have had.
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