JUSTICE FOR DEAD GRANNIES: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo under investigation for nursing home deaths. New York State Senate Democrats are moving to strip his emergency powers

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo under investigation for nursing home deaths

The FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus task force with a particular focus on his administration’s handling of nursing homes early in the coronavirus pandemic, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

The investigation, first reported by the Albany Times Union, is in its initial stages. Subpoenas have been issued, the sources said.

Related: U.S. attorney, FBI investigating Cuomo’s handling of nursing home deaths: In recent weeks, the administration revealed that 15,000 long-term care residents have died, up from the 8,500 previously disclosed.

UPDATE: The first link above, at ABC News, has gone dead for some reason. Here’s the Albany Times-Union story it appears to have been based on.

New York State Senate Democrats are moving to strip Gov. Cuomo of his emergency powers

DEMOCRAT LEADERS in NY State Senate Move to Strip Governor Cuomo of Emergency Powers

 

h/t Glenn