According to newly released records by the New York Attorney General’s Office, the ex-president of the powerful LGBTQ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign gave investigators additional details about his advice to Andrew Cuomo’s staff during Cuomo’s scandals involving sexual harassment.

Alphonso David claimed to New York state investigators having spoken to Alphonso David on two separate occasions about how to handle sexual harassment allegations in 2020 or 2021.

These two instances occurred while he ran the Human Rights Campaign. He was firedAfter it became public that Cuomo had provided confidential files on Lindsey Boylan to him, he took over the running of the group in January. This was after he was exposed as having given the file to an aide.

David, who is a lawyer and was previously employed in the governor’s office, became the leader of HRC 2019

David disclosed parts of his private conversations with Cuomo officials concerning the sexual harassment claims against the former-governor in an interview with Letitia Jam’s New York Attorney general’s Office. Cuomo is a Democratic as well as James. James will run for Governor in a Democratic Primary.

David advised the governor in the executive chamber about the New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER). David’s lawyer said that this was related to David. The GOER should oversee and investigate the state agency employees’ treatment.

Original document by the state Attorney General reportCuomo was accused of misconduct. The executive chamber did not receive a complaint from Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to GOER.

Investigators say that Cuomo has been accused by around a dozen women of misconduct. Cuomo has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. resigned in AugustJames’ Office released its devastating report regarding their investigations findings after it was published.

The transcripts show that David, an investigator in the investigation, was asked this question during his interview.

This question is extremely broad. It is possible to say I was confidentially consulted with respect the process. David responded, “And I don’t think I can say more. He later mentioned that these conversations occurred in 2020 or 2021.

David claimed to investigators that he had spoken with Judith Mogul (Cuomo’s ex-special counsel) about these matters.

“I think the subject was process or taking steps on responding to a complaint or an allegation – a complaint or an allegation. David stated that it wasn’t clear which of these conversation he was referring to.

James’ office provided transcripts and exhibits from interviews with a number of witnesses including David Cuomo and Cuomo’s brother. CNN anchor Chris Cuomo.

David’s lawyer repeatedly invoked privilege to discuss any conversation his client had after he was employed in Cuomo’s executive chamber. David’s lawyer claimed that he had been instructed by Paul Fishman to invoke privilege, Cuomo’s executive chamber representative at the time.

Si Aydiner was an attorney representing David.

CNBC asked Aydiner about David’s assistance to the governor’s staff. Aydiner responded with a long email. Aydiner stated that David provided advice to the governor’s staff on how GOER worked, among other things. According to James, the state investigation group did not see Bennett’s complaint once she had brought it up to top officials of government.

Mr. David participated directly in a number of changes at GOER (an agency responsible for processing discrimination claims involving state employees) for many years before his departure. He advised the chamber on process issues that involved GOER and its responsibilities. CNBC spoke to Aydiner Tuesday about his knowledge of its structure and purposes.

The HRC spokesperson stated that no employee knew of David’s “process advice” to officials. referred CNBCA September statement from the group about their decision to fire David.

They previously claimed that David was dismissed by the group following an independent investigation. This followed the report of state Attorney General. They claimed that the report revealed that David was part of Cuomo’s reaction to Boylan’s claims.

HRC is an 501(c(4) non-profit that receives a lot of funding. It has, among others, attacked Republicans because they support gay marriage and homosexual rights. Its 2020 agenda 990According to tax filings, the company raised less than $45 million last year and had more assets of $25 million. HRC says that its corporate partners include Amazon and American Airlines as well Google, Apple, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft (Morgan Stanley), Intel, Google and Pfizer.

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