Headline Roundup • December 15th, 2020

NY Gov. Cuomo Accused of Sexual Harrassment; Less Coverage from Left-Rated Outlets

Media Bias,Sexual Misconduct,Andrew Cuomo,New York

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A former aide accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) of sexually harassing her while she worked for him between 2015 and 2018. Lindsey Boylan, a current candidate for Manhattan borough president, said "Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched" in a tweet Sunday morning. The governor's office responded by saying "There is simply no truth to these claims." Right-rated outlets reported the story more prominently than left- and center-rated outlets. Coverage from the right focused on the fact that many left-rated news sources, including CNN where Cuomo's brother Chris works as an anchor, had not covered the story, framing the sources as hypocritical and protective of Democrats. Some coverage from left- and center-rated outlets concentrated on Boylan's claims; others highlighted the governor's denial and other doubts about the allegations.

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The sexual harassment allegation against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, explained

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“Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched.”

So said Lindsey Boylan, a candidate for Manhattan borough president and former adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet thread Sunday morning.

Boylan, who appears to have worked for the governor’s office from 2015 to 2018, provided few specifics in the thread and stated that she has “no interest in talking to journalists” (Boylan also has not responded to Vox’s request for comment). But she did say, “I could never anticipate what to expect: would...

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Mainstream media ignores sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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Mainstream media ignores sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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New York City politico Lindsey Boylan alleged on Twitter Sunday that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo "sexually harassed me for years," but anyone who relies on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC or CBS for news would have no idea.

Boylan, who describes herself as a progressive on her Twitter account, worked for the governor's administration from 2015 to 2018, according to her LinkedIn profile.

"Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years," Boylan tweeted. "Many saw it, and watched. I could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my...

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MeToo double standard: Evidence required when accused is a Democrat

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MeToo double standard: Evidence required when accused is a Democrat

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is lucky he’s a Democrat — otherwise Lindsey Boylan’s charge that he “sexually harassed” her might lead to political challenges and media shame.

“Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched,” the former Cuomo aide, now running for Manhattan beep, tweeted.

It’s a serious charge, one Cuomo flatly denies. The details? Boylan won’t say. She cites no specific allegations and provides no evidence. She won’t even respond to requests for further comment. “I have no interest in talking to journalists,” she declares. “I...

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