Erie County Legislator Joe Lorigo has passed a resolution that calls for an independent investigation into sexual harassment claims against Governor Cuomo. This comes after two former aides to Governor Cuomo came forward both accusing him of intimidation and sexual harassment.

In the resolution, Legislator Lorigo specifically asks for Attorney General Letitia James to lead the investigation, for the investigators to have subpoena power and for testimony to be under oath.

Members in both the State Senate and State Assembly have also asked for a full independent investigation of all accusations against Governor Cuomo.

Legislator Lorigo also passed a resolution that supports changes to New York Law to allow the Attorney General to engage in investigations when the Attorney General determines it to be necessary without any additional approval from the Governor.

Legislator Lorigo said, “I am happy my resolution for an independent investigation into the claims against Governor Cuomo passed in the Erie County Legislature Thursday morning. These are serious allegations, and the Governor should not be able to pick and choose who leads the investigation.  I am also pleased with the bipartisan calls supporting a thorough and independent investigation. I look forward to the results. “

A copy of the resolution can be found here.