Cuomo Legal Battles Could Cost Taxpayers At Least $9.5M

The state has agreed to pay lawyers representing and investigating the former governor and his administration but his successor can stop the payments.

Resigning from office probably didn’t end former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legal problems, and no matter what happens next, taxpayers are likely to wind up with a hefty bill. The state has already agreed to pay up to $9.5 million to lawyers representing and investigating Cuomo and his administration over sexual harassment allegations and other matters, according to an Associated Press review. Related StoryNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns