Governor Cuomo of New York Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations, Faces Up to $50,000 Pension

Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, who announced his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York who announced his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations, is expected to receive a pension of up to $50,000 (approximately 59.2 million KRW).

On the 21st (local time), WROC, a New York regional broadcaster, reported that Governor Cuomo applied for a retirement pension from the New York state government ahead of his official retirement processing, which will be completed on the 1st of next month.

According to the pension regulations of the New York state government, Governor Cuomo, who has worked in New York for more than 14 years, will receive an annual pension of up to $50,000 until his death.

Although Governor Cuomo is resigning before completing his term due to sexual harassment allegations, his eligibility to receive the pension will not change unless he is convicted of a felony.

However, WROC reported that a bill has been submitted to the New York State Legislature to prohibit pension payments to impeached public officials, targeting Governor Cuomo.

Governor Cuomo announced his voluntary resignation on the 11th, one week after the New York State Attorney General's report revealed that he sexually harassed or harassed 11 current and former aides. However, he continues to maintain that the sexual harassment allegations are not true even after his resignation.

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