As we’ve said all along, this was nothing more than an attack by those who abused their government positions unethically and - as the judge ruled today - unconstitutionally for political purposes.
The truth is now clear: The AG’s report was a fraud designed so she herself could run for governor. Now she’s spending millions of taxpayer dollars on a cover-up because the evidence doesn’t support her findings.
Letizia Tagliafierro was a unique and extraordinary combination. She was brilliant, giving, compassionate, and she dedicated those gifts to public service... Her stellar work improved the life of thousands of New Yorkers and she did it all with an elegance and grace that illuminated every room she entered.
Andrew M. Cuomo, the 56th Governor of the State of New York, today released a video breaking down the multi-year abuse of the power by former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara and his top deputy Joon Kim, which ruined many lives, cost taxpayers millions of dollars and culminated with the Supreme Court unanimously dismissing charges against one of his former top aides.