State Ethics Committee Votes To Rescind Approval Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Book Deal

State Ethics Committee Votes To Rescind Approval Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Book Deal

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — State ethics officials have moved to rescind the approval of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s book about the pandemic.

The Joint Commission on Public Ethics voted 12-1 Tuesday morning in favor of revoking its prior approval.

Cuomo now has to reapply for approval of the $5.1 million book deal.

If denied, he could face penalties and so-called profit “clawbacks.”

A spokesman for Cuomo called the move part of a “political game,” and said the group acted outside the scope of its authority.

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November 16, 2021 at 11:28PM