Coverage dated May 20, 2025

Justice Department investigating NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo over testimony to Congress

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The DOJ is conducting a criminal investigation into former Andrew Cuomo over testimony he gave to Congress, per a person familiar with the matter.

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NBC4 Washington
Justice Department investigating NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo over testimony to Congress (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published May 20, 2025
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The DOJ is conducting a criminal investigation into former Andrew Cuomo over testimony he gave to Congress, per a person familiar with the matter.
Fox News
DOJ investigating Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about COVID decisions, source confirms (opens Fox News)
Published May 20, 2025
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DOJ investigates Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about COVID-19 decisions. Cuomo is running against Eric Adams in the Democratic primary to be mayor of NYC.
CBS News
DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress (opens CBS News)
Published May 20, 2025
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The probe comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The Daily Caller
Report: Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 20, 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal investigation into Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after a referral.
NBC News
Justice Department is investigating NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo over testimony to Congress (opens NBC News)
Published May 20, 2025
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The move comes after the Trump administration helped get corruption charges dropped against Eric Adams, who is seeking re-election as mayor.
Gothamist
Justice Department investigating Cuomo over congressional testimony on COVID, reports say (opens Gothamist)
Published May 20, 2025
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The reported probe comes a month before the primary election in the New York City mayor’s race.
CNN
Justice Department opens investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (opens CNN)
Published May 20, 2025
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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor and a top candidate for New York City mayor, following a referral from congressional Republicans who accused Cuomo of lying during an investigation of his administration’s Covid-19 response, a person brief…
WMUR
Justice Dept. investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony (opens WMUR)
Published May 20, 2025
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The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after Republicans recommended that he be charged with lying to Congress over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a person familiar with the matter
FOX 5 New York
DOJ investigating claims Cuomo lied about handling of Covid-19 (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published May 20, 2025
FOX 5 New York's feed description
The Justice Department is investigating New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo. Here's the timeline of events that led up to this.
Washington Examiner
DOJ launches criminal investigation into Andrew Cuomo over allegations he lied to Congress (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 20, 2025
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The investigation surrounds concerns that Cuomo’s administration presented nursing home data that concealed thousands of deaths during the pandemic.
UPI
Justice Department investigates former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo over Congressional testimony (opens UPI)
Published May 20, 2025
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The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over his testimony last year to Congress, according to a report Tuesday.
New York Post
DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over NY nursing home deaths testimony: report (opens New York Post)
Published May 20, 2025
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The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about the nursing home deaths in the Empire State during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Daily Signal
DOJ Investigating Andrew Cuomo for Allegedly Lying About COVID-19 Actions (opens The Daily Signal)
Published May 20, 2025
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The DOJ is launching a criminal probe into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about his handling of COVID-19 pandemic.
Breitbart News
Criminal Probe Begins into NYC Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 20, 2025
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Disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) comeback bid for NYC Mayor faces scrutiny over his actions during the coronavirus pandemic.
ABC 7 New York
Justice Department investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony: AP source (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published May 20, 2025
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The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to the New York Times.
MyNorthwest
Justice Dept. investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony, AP source says (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 20, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans
Legitgov
DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over NY nursing home deaths testimony – report (opens Legitgov)
Published May 20, 2025
The Guardian
Justice department opens inquiry into Andrew Cuomo’s Covid-19 response (opens The Guardian)
Published May 20, 2025
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Ex-New York governor and current NYC mayoral candidate accused of mishandling nursing homes during pandemic
The Boston Globe
Justice Department opens inquiry into Andrew Cuomo, singling out another political target (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 20, 2025
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The inquiry comes after senior Justice Department officials in February demanded the dismissal of an indictment of the city’s current mayor, Eric Adams, on corruption charges.

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