A third woman has alleged unwanted advances by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Anna Ruch told the New York Times Monday that Cuomo placed his hands on her face during a wedding reception in New York City in September 2019 and "asked if he could kiss her." A photo of the alleged incident was taken and shared with the paper.
The revelation came on the same day New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her investigation into previous allegations of sexual harassment.
James’ office told ABC News Monday evening it read Ruch’s account in the Times and will decide whether to incorporate it into the just-launched investigation into the governor’s conduct.
Cuomo formally referred the case into allegations against the governor to AG, the governor's office announced Sunday night.
This decision enables an investigation with subpoena power for the attorney general's office.