Andrew Cuomo has taken legal action against Charlotte Bennett, accusing her of defamation after she alleged that he subjected her to unwanted sexual inquiries. This move comes unexpectedly following the dropping of her federal lawsuit against him. His lawyers have initiated the case in New York State Supreme Court, asserting that Bennett's claims were fabricated and intended to harm Cuomo's reputation. They aim for both compensatory and punitive damages to rectify the alleged falsehoods and clear Cuomo's name.
In the six-page notice filed, Cuomo's legal team emphasizes that evidence gathered during Bennett's federal lawsuit points to her contriving the harassment allegations. Notably, Cuomo’s lawyers reference a recent statement from Bennett's attorney that continues to assert the harassment occurred, despite the withdrawal of the federal case. This contradiction is viewed by Cuomo's team as further proof that Bennett’s claims are defamatory and unfounded, leading to their legal action to seek justice in the wake of public allegations.
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