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Brad Lander: “The State of New York settled with Ms. Bennett for $450,000.”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

Press Conference on Andrew Cuomo's Legal Expenses and New York Mayoral Race

Published April 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:50

Now it turns out that number is even higher than $60 million. On Friday, we learned that The State of New York settled with Ms. Bennett for $450,000. one of the brave women who came forward after Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her. In addition to suing Cuomo, she also sued the State of New York for failing to protect her. (00:50–01:11)

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Asserts that New York State settled with Charlotte Bennett for $450,000.

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