Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legal battles over sexual harassment claims and other scandals have cost the state more than $60 million, according to a new report from the state’s fiscal watchdog.
The report by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli identified more than a dozen law firms that received payments from the state to defend Cuomo against sexual harassment, claims and other scandals during his 10 years in the governor’s office. At least $18 million was paid to private lawyers to defend Cuomo and his top advisors in civil sexual harassment cases, according to DiNapoli’s office.