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New York Attorney General Letitia James is responding to a sex crime charge filed against Andrew Cuomo.
A misdemeanor charge of forcible touching was brought against the former governor on Thursday. James released a statement soon afterward, saying as soon as her office heard about the multiple sexual harassment allegations, they proceeded "without fear or favor." James said the findings in their report ultimately led to the charge. An attorney for two of Cuomo's accusers also released a statement Thursday, saying there are real consequences for "men who abuse their power by abusing women."