Judiciary Committee Chair Lavine Announces Details of Hotline for Assembly Investigation of Governor’s Conduct

Judiciary Committee Chair Lavine Announces Details of Hotline for Assembly Investigation of Governor’s Conduct

Judiciary Committee Chair Charles D. Lavine today announced the establishment of a hotline for members of the public to provide information relevant to the Assembly’s impeachment investigation of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Individuals who wish to provide information relevant to the investigation may contact Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, the law firm leading the investigation, either by email at NY.Assembly.Investigation@davispolk.com or by phone (212) 450-3600. Information provided will remain confidential.

On March 11, 2021, Speaker Carl Heastie authorized the Assembly Judiciary Committee to begin an impeachment investigation to examine allegations of misconduct against Governor Cuomo. Speaker Heastie announced that the committee would have the authority to interview witnesses, subpoena documents and evaluate evidence, as is allowed by the New York State Constitution. On March 17, 2021, Speaker Heastie and Chair Lavine announced that the Assembly had retained the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to lead the impeachment investigation.

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