New York assembly approves 'impeachment investigation' into Andrew Cuomo

Judiciary committee authorized to look into sexual misconduct allegations against governor by six women

The New York state assembly has authorized its judiciary committee to start an impeachment investigation" into sexual misconduct allegations brought by six women against Andrew Cuomo.

The panel's investigation into the New York governor, which would run parallel to one being led by the state attorney general, Letitia James, would be authorized to interview witnesses, subpoena documents and evaluate evidence, said Carl Heastie, the speaker of the state assembly.