Former reporter accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment [View all]
Source: The Hill
Jessica Bakeman, who worked as a statehouse reporter, detailed a number of instances in New York Magazine in which she says Cuomo harassed her. Bakeman prefaced her accounts by saying that Cuomo had put his hands “on my arms, my shoulders, the small of my back, my waist” throughout her time as a reporter in the capital.
Bakeman wrote of one encounter in 2014 in which she went to briefly speak with Cuomo during a holiday party in which he allegedly ended up mocking her in front of her colleagues.
“He took my hand, as if to shake it, then refused to let go. He put his other arm around my back, his hand on my waist, and held me firmly in place while indicating to a photographer he wanted us to pose for a picture,” she wrote.
“I was wrong to believe this experience would last for just a moment. Keeping his grip on me as I practically squirmed to get away from him, the governor turned my body to face a different direction for yet another picture. He never let go of my hand,” she continued. "Then he turned to me with a mischievous smile on his face, in front of all of my colleagues, and said: ‘I’m sorry. Am I making you uncomfortable? I thought we were going steady.’ ”
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/542992-former-reporter-accuses-cuomo-of-sexual-harassment
Dear Potential Workplace Harasser:
This isn't about your harmless INTENTIONS.
This is about your BEHAVIOR.
On the job, you may shake a woman's hand or physically help her upon her request. Other than that, keep your hands to yourself.
Thank you,
Millions of women employees
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