DOJ Investigates Andrew Cuomo for Allegedly Lying About NY Nursing Home Deaths

DOJ Criminal Investigation Launched

• ⚖️ The Justice Department has reportedly initiated a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
• 🎯 The probe centers on allegations that Cuomo lied to Congress regarding nursing home deaths in New York during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 🗓️ The investigation commenced approximately one month prior, led by the US Attorney’s Office in Washington DC.

Allegations of Deception

• 📄 The probe follows a request from the House Oversight Committee, which alleged Cuomo made criminally false statements in testimony.
• 📝 Cuomo testified he was not involved in drafting a July 2020 audit that reportedly undercounted deaths in state senior care facilities by 46%.
• 📧 Emails and handwritten edits in the DOJ's possession appear to contradict Cuomo's claim of non-involvement.

Controversial COVID-19 Directive

• ⚠️ The alleged deception is linked to a March 2020 directive that compelled nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients without testing.
• 💔 This controversial policy remained in effect until May, resulting in thousands of deaths.
• 📊 While the final health department report listed 6,432 deaths, internal notes suggest Cuomo was aware of significantly higher numbers.

Cuomo's Defense and Critics

• 🗣️ A spokesperson for Cuomo denied wrongdoing, labeling the probe as **