Archive · 21 May 2025
US Justice Department Launches Cuomo Nursing Home Death Probe
The US Department of Justice is investigating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The investigation centers around accusations that Cuomo made false statements regarding the number of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A report allegedly underreported deaths.
The investigation started about a month ago, and is being led by the Washington, DC, US Attorney's Office.
Cuomo has denied any involvement.
The probe was initiated after the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, under Republican leadership, requested criminal charges.
This news surfaced as Cuomo launched a campaign ad about his pandemic leadership.
Some politicians have raised concerns about the investigation's timing.
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The investigation centers on alleged false statements about nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The probe began around a month ago and is led by the Washington, DC, US Attorney's Office.
The investigation was prompted by a request from the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
The news of the investigation arose as Cuomo launched a campaign ad.
- Who
- The US Department of Justice is investigating Andrew Cuomo.
- What
- A criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding alleged false statements about nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- When
- The investigation began approximately a month before the report.
- Where
- The investigation is being conducted by the Washington, DC, US Attorney's Office.
- Why
- The investigation is to determine if Cuomo made false statements about nursing home deaths.
Concerns about Cuomo and the Investigation's Timing
Support for the Investigation
Political Reactions
Concerns about Cuomo and the Investigation's Timing
Some Democratic politicians, including Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, City Comptroller Brad Lander, and Senator Zellnor Myrie, have expressed concerns about the investigation's timing.
Support for the Investigation
Voices for Seniors welcomed the investigation.
- Investigation Focus
- Alleged false statements on nursing home deaths
- Subject
- Andrew Cuomo, former NY Governor
- Initiating Body
- US Department of Justice
- Lead Office
- Washington, DC, US Attorney's Office
- Prompting Group
- House Oversight and Government Reform Committee