Cuomo Legal Battles Could Cost Taxpayers At Least $9.5M

Cuomo Legal Battles Could Cost Taxpayers At Least $9.5M

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Business, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the financial implications for taxpayers due to legal fees related to investigations of the former governor and his administration. The state has agreed to cover these costs, but the final amount is not yet determined. Governor Kathy Hochul has the authority to halt these payments. The former governor faces allegations of sexual harassment from several women, including former staffers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is the state potentially spending on legal fees for the former governor and his administration?

5 million dollars

15 million dollars

9.5 million dollars

12 million dollars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has the authority to stop the state-funded payments for the former governor's legal team?

The former governor himself

Governor Kathy Hochul

The state attorney general

The state treasurer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the status of the 9.5 million dollars mentioned in the context of legal fees?

It is the final bill

It is an estimated amount

It is a refund

It is a donation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the allegations against the former governor?

Tax evasion

Financial misconduct

Sexual harassment

Bribery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the primary accusers in the allegations against the former governor?

Business partners

Former staff members

Political opponents

Journalists