Commisso left that job for an opportunity to work for a top official at a state agency, but returned to the Executive Chamber in 2019, when, according to public records, she was hired as a $62,000-a-year administrative assistant a title she still holds to this day. Brittany Commisso began working as an executive assistant in the governor's office in 2017. She started to work for Cuomo in the Executive Chamber as an Administrative Assistant in 2019. I feel as though that Beth Garvey was asking about my relationship status to see if that was a route they could take to try to meddle in my divorce, she testified. Commisso also explained that she wanted to protect her daughter, saying, "I didn't want her to have to deal with anything that came along with this. Commisso revealed her identity for the first time in a joint interview with "CBS This Morning" and theAlbany Times Union, just days after she became the first of Cuomo's accusers tofile a criminal complaintagainst him. Brittany Commisso's claims were first detailed in a report which found Mr Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. The selfie with Commisso was published with the report, which might have escalated the divorce situation and triggered the sudden criminal complaint. Commisso describes her coat as a long winter coat with a zipper and a belt. She told the newspaper that when she first started working in the governors office, a woman who also worked on his staff told her Oh, youre going to get stolen. I just smiled. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. I would have to lose my mind to do such a thing. He kissed one on the forehead, one on the cheek. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Although Commisso claims she felt shocked by the articles, she later gave TU an interview with more details (still anonymously), published on April 7, 2021. These are the facts. Blackberry PIN messages used by the Protective Services Unit to announce visitors confirmed that Commisso was there on November 16, 2020. The 165-page report, in which Ms. Commisso is referred to as Executive Assistant #1, found that Mr. Cuomo harassed 11 women, most of them current or former state employees. Apple added, I had a female victim come forward, which had to be the hardest thing shes ever done in her life and make an allegation of criminal conduct against the governor., The attorney generals office issued a statement after Apples press conference saying, We will cooperate fully with the Albany sheriff and turn over all evidence related to this complainant. Brittany Commisso, the executive assistant who claims that New York Gov. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. In early 2020, Commisso said Cuomo kissed her on the lips during one of his routine hugs. Commisso said the first time Cuomo groped her was at the mansion on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2019. Her text message exchange with McGrath indicates that they considered the matter entertaining and desirable. Commisso filed a criminal complaint with the Albany County Sheriffs Office days after the attorney generals report was made public. The Special Counsel took notes of that call, contemporaneous evidence that the Report did not include, but which was provided by Rita Glavin in her Submission on October 20, 2021. Mr. Cuomos lawyer, Rita Glavin, reiterated those comments in an interview with MSNBC on Monday, hours after Ms. Commissos interview was broadcast. Commisso said that she did not consider any of this behavior normal or acceptable. I remember (thinking), You have to pull yourself together even if you have to sit here for a couple minutes to do that. If I told someone, Im done. She told Cuomo in late 2020 she was going through a divorce which created financial pressure. Heres what you need to know about Commisso, who filed a criminal complaint against the governor last week. On August 5, Brittany Commisso filed a criminal complaint at the Sheriffs Office (instead of the Police Department), 10 days before she had her next court date regarding her divorce. The Governors Counsel Judith Mogul testified that Commisso told them that Cuomo had forcefully thrown her up against the wall and put his hand under her shirt and felt her breast. (Screenshot from AG report, fn#214, p#31). Brittany Commisso speaks out about allegations against Cuomo, Brittany Commisso says hugs, kisses from Cuomo were "not normal" and "not welcomed", Cuomo "needs professional help," accuser Brittany Commisso says, London police apologize as officer admits to dozens of rapes, Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to 7 sexual assault charges in London, Writer files upgraded lawsuit alleging Trump "forcibly raped" her. For the first time Monday, Commisso publicly came forward with her claims that Cuomo twice groped her in the Executive Mansion calling his conduct a crime in a new interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union. One of New York Gov. Rita Glavin, an attorney for the governor,said Fridaythat emails allegedly undermining Commissos story were not included in James' investigation. He posed for [the] photograph with his hands firmly around both womens ribcages, just below their breasts (in other words, their waists, the normal place for a hand in pictures such as these). Brittany Commisso, who was identified only as "Executive Assistant #1" in the AG's report, came forward in an interview with CBS This Morning and the Albany Times Union, days after she filed a criminal complaint against Cuomo with the Albany County Sheriff's Office. 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Commisso worked for Cuomo starting 2019 and her estranged husband and family are Democrats who are involved in public in the Albany area. She said the first incident occurred. He didnt say anything. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Disclaimer, you are not authorized to access or use the Website and Services. Those troopers that are there, they are not there to protect me. His actions toward her, she said, made her uncomfortable. The mom of one, who began working in the Executive Chamber in 2019, recalled hearing rumors that Cuomo was saying we were having an affair and that was going to be his defense., She suggested that should her husband file court papers alleging adultery, that would help the governor and I think that is absolutely disgusting.. Brittanny Commisso, exasistente de Andrew Cuomo, detalla de manera pblica los acosos que sufri por parte del Gobernador: "Debe rendir cuentas". Commisso, known as. The governor needs to be held accountable. For more details see further below. Around November 2019, when she started to assist Mr. Cuomo at the Executive Mansion, the governor would comment on her appearance, the attorney generals report said. ", Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said on Saturday that his office will undertake a criminal investigation based on Commisso's complaint. Her husband filed for divorce summons with notice are recorded at Albany County Clerk on February 22, 2021, with Brittany Commisso as a defendant, 9 days before she started her allegations. Brittany Commisso began working as an executive assistant in the governor's office in 2017. She said youre crazy and pulled away. 1 of 8 Brittany Commisso, who accused Gov. They ignored it. A footnote in the report notes that Commisso did not remember the exact date of the incident, but said it was around November 16, 2020. Cuomo then, according to Commisso, suggested the two try again on the couch. Commisso was employed by Cuomos executive chamber, making $62,000 a year as an administrative assistant from 2019 to 2020. I remember my blouse, I dont remember exactly which color it was though. CBS News. In an exclusive "CBS This Morning" and the Times Union interview, Brittany Commisso says Governor Andrew Cuomo groped and sexually harassed her. Brittany Commisso's Early Life She was born on August 13 in 1988. ", Commisso said that after watching his denial she "broke down" and told two coworkers "a little bit.". As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 3 different dates: After the AG report was released on August 3, 2021, Cuomos lawyer presented evidence showing that the alleged incident could have not happened on that date. Commisso Testimony Pages 146 149:Q. This image provided by CBS This Morning/Times Union shows Brittany Commisso, left, answering questions during an interview with CBS correspondent Jericka Duncan on CBS This Morning, Sunday, Aug. 8 . There are 11 women whose accounts have been corroborated by a mountain of evidence. She walked out and he walked back into his office. As evidence, she submitted the photo below which was taken AFTER the alleged incident. Now, she is speaking publicly for the first time since filing a criminal complaint against Cuomo last. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed, according to a report from state Attorney General Tish James has spoken publicly. Commisso has a clear financial motive. Her husband filed for divorce, and a summons with notice is recorded at Albany County Clerk on February 22, 2021, with Brittany Commisso as the defendant. ", Commisso said that she filed a criminal complaint because "it was the right thing to do. Commisso said this made her so nervous that her hands began to shake, making it difficult for her to even take the picture. All rights reserved. Monday August 09 2021, 4.30pm, The Times. Both Cuomo and Benton testified that the other assistant (#3) was better at dictation and typing. Andrew Cuomoof sexual assault in state Attorney General Letitia James explosive report last week revealed her identity in a new interview, saying the Democratic governor "broke the law" and must be held accountable. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Me and my team went through the emails for that day. Andrew Cuomo said that the Democrat needs counseling as she described his "sexually aggressive" groping that led her to lodge a criminal complaint last week.. All rights reserved. Where I said, are you saying that youre been speaking with the Cuomo people and I think he catches himself and immediately says, I never said that. First published on August 9, 2021 / 6:30 AM. Both her and Cuomos forehead wrinkles are clearly smoothened out / significantly reduced and his hairline moved back by doing so. Cuomo could face a couple of misdemeanor charges based on Commissos allegations, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said Saturday. I remember looking at them, and when he said, 'can I see them?' "The governor knows that what he did to me and what he did to these 10 other women, whether it be a comment or an actual physical contact, was sexual harassment. Her husband, Frank Commisso Jr., even suggested he had spoken to the Cuomo camp in a tape-recorded conversation Commisso made that discussed the bogus affair, according to a transcript of her interview released Wednesday. But . It was not normal, it was not welcome, and it was certainly not consensual.. Andrew Cuomo of groping her at the Executive Mansion, is interviewed at the Times Union on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Colonie, N.Y. Will Waldron/Times . Apples office took Commissos complaint during a brief interview on Thursday. Market data provided by Factset. Commisso claims that after she finished her assignment in Cuomos office, he hugged her. Was it a blouse that had buttons up the front or just no buttons and he came up from underneath?A. Frank J. Commisso Democrat for Mayor Facebook Page, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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She was identified only as "Executive Assistant. And I remember looking down and I remember seeing his hand [] over my bra [] this just like went from zero to 60 in .2 seconds. Her interview with the news show and newspaper comes almost a week after Attorney General Letitia James released the report into sexual misconduct and sexual harassment accusations against Cuomo, a Democrat who has been New Yorks governor since 2011. Commisso, now 32, alleges that the governor groped her for the first time on December 31, 2019. I know what she meant by that. Commisso told the newspaper that in late 2019, she began to be called upon to work directly with Cuomo more frequently. Brittany was born and brought up in Albany, United States of America. Legal Statement. He replied I dont care, slammed the door shut, slid his hand under her blouse, and grabbed her breast over her bra. But she claimed that Frank, a former Albany Common Council member who works for the New York State and Local Retirement System, then tried to use the affair claim as a way to get out of paying child support for their daughter allegedly threatening to amend his no-fault divorce filing to one saying she had been unfaithful. I remember going downstairs and escorting myself out and going to my car and sitting there for a second and going, OK, I have to now go back into the Capitol, go back to my desk and do my job and pretend that, like, that didnt just happen. More Monday at 7a, only on CBS. At what point did you put it back you on? Ms. Commisso also criticized the governor for saying in his defense that he commonly hugs, kisses and touches people in an effort to put them at ease. It also appears that Commisso either photo-shopped the picture or used a filter. I just put it back on.Q. On March 8, EA#2 and #3 reported the incident to the governors counsel, who relayed the information to the AGs office and GOER, the Governors Office of Employee Relations. She spoke in late 2020 and early 2021 to her supervisors asking for a raise and more overtime hours on weekends. Do you need anything. He said: I dont care and slammed the door shut. She also claims that Cuomo said things like she looked good for [her] age and [for] being a mother, Its about time that you showed some leg, If you were single, the things I would do to you. We've received your submission. Commisso was hired by the Executive Chamber as a $62,000-a year administrative assistant in 2019. Disclaimer: This disclaimer (Disclaimer) sets forth the general guidelines, disclosures, and terms of your use of the justiceforcuomo.org website (Website or Service) and any of its related products and services (collectively, Services). Brittany Commisso was identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in James report accusing Cuomo of sexually harassing 11 women, including current and former state employees, from 2013 to 2020 in violation of state and federal law. All information on the Website is provided as is, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The staffer who accused Governor Andrew Cuomo of groping her in the Executive Mansion and other harassing behavior has come forward: Brittany Commisso, executive assistant to the . Times Union Article, August 9, 2021:Commisso had told the Times Union in a series of interviews in March and April that the alleged groping incident took place on a workday later that month, possibly around Nov. 25. Note: Rita Glavin had already pointed out that according state records November 16 was the only day in November that Commisso was in the Mansion. She said as they were posing for the photo, Cuomo moved his hand to grab her butt cheek and then rubbed it for "at least five seconds.". Changes and amendments: We reserve the right to modify this Disclaimer or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. "There's a difference between being an affectionate and warm person. Commisso, as far as I know, has had no communication with anyone in the executive chamber or any allies of governor Cuomo.. During the interview, Ms. Commisso described in more detail an incident described in the report in which she said that Mr. Cuomo touched her inappropriately while the two were taking a photo. 289 Followers, 220 Following, 24 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Frank Commisso Jr. (@commissoforalbany) Full video testimony available at OAG website. In December of that same year, she said she was with Cuomo at the executive mansion when he asked her to take a "selfie" with him. "What he did to me was a crime," Ms Commisso, 32, said about alleged instances of . He said take your coat off. Did it have a zipper or wrap or buttons, how was it fastened?A. Brittany Commisso, going on camera for the first time, said Cuomo is lying. The governor, she said, shut the door so hard to the point where I thought for sure, someone downstairs must think if they heard that, what is going on?. Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Justice for Cuomo. Brittany Commisso C reported rate of pay was $62,000 according to public records. Was it buttoned up? In a damning report released last week by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of sexually harassing 11 women. "It was then that I said, you know, governor, you know, you're my words were 'you're going to get us in trouble.' During her interview with CBS News and the Albany Times-Union, Commisso said, It was the right thing to do. On March 9, the lawyer contacted the Executive Chamber saying that he planned to file an administrative complaint on her behalf and that Commisso would not pursue the matter criminally. He also stated that the photo had been taken at her request and that he had asked her not to share it. In no event will the Operator, or its partners, employees or agents, be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information on the Website, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Brittany Commisso, the executive assistant who accused Gov. Chapter Breakdown is below. During this conversation Commisso told Cuomo that she would visit an old boyfriend in Florida and that she also had a boyfriend in Saratoga, a detail omitted in the report. Not, you know, quickly brushing over it rubbing my butt.. McGrath lied about these text messages. Presently Britney is 32 years old. Commisso stated that the incident happened around the day she was tasked to take a photo of the document. Roberta Kaplan, a lawyer, resigned as chairwoman from the women's advocacy group Time's Up after outrage over the disclosure that she had been enlisted by Cuomo's team in an effort to discredit the same accuser DeRosa had targeted. "And there has been no open-minded fact-finding in this case. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Commisso claims that she took several photos before during which it happened, but that she deleted them because they were blurry. Im trying to get a better picture of it.A. "That is not true. "I believe that my story appears first due to the nature of the inappropriate conduct that the governor did to me," Commisso said. Early Life Brittany Commisso was born on August 13, 1988 in Albany, New York, USA. The couple tied the knots in 2016, at their native in Albany, with close people as attendees. Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso breaks her silence to detail groping allegations and says the governor is lying; Brittany Commisso is one of 11 women referenced in a scathing report from New York . The investigator who catches this lie should raise a huge red flag but lets her get away with it, McGrath is considered credible in the AGs report. His campaigns Twitter profile from the time shows her by his side on the campaign trail and on election night. Times Union Interview, April 7, 2021: It was a weekday in late November. Commisso Jr., also a Democrat, unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Albany in 2017. In 2019, Commisso said Cuomo put his hand on her butt while guiding her through the executive mansion. People dont understand that this is the governor of the state of New York. Ms. Commissos allegations that Mr. Cuomo groped her and grabbed her breast in the Executive Mansion last year are among the most serious made against him. He broke the law., Commisso added, I didnt say anything this whole time. Commisso testified that she wore a coat and specifically points out that she didnt take it off because she was going back to the office.