The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over allegations that he lied to Congress about COVID-19 nursing home deaths in the state.
According to the New York Times, the probe—launched roughly a month ago by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.—is focused on Cuomo’s testimony before the House COVID subcommittee. At the time the investigation began, the office was led by Ed Martin, who has since been replaced by Jeanine Pirro.
Cuomo, now considered a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, is accused by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) of making “criminally false statements” during his June 11, 2024, interview. Comer alleges that there is “overwhelming evidence” showing Cuomo oversaw a July 2020 audit that underreported COVID-related deaths in nursing homes by 46%.
Despite Cuomo’s claims under oath that he had no involvement in drafting, reviewing, or consulting on the report—published by the New York State Department of Health—investigators reportedly obtained contradictory evidence, including internal communications and document edits.
Last year, Comer had referred Cuomo for prosecution, but the request was declined by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland.
In response to the latest developments, Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi told The Post he was unaware of any investigation and dismissed the matter as “lawfare and election interference.”
