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Who issued the subpoena for Andrew Cuomo's book?

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a subpoena for the records of former Governor Andrew Cuomo 's $5.1 million book deal as part of her office's investigation into whether Cuomo's use of government workers to assist with the book violated state laws.

How many commissioners have never voted on the 'Watchdog'?

The watchdog's approval has been criticized for being internally authorized by staffers as opposed to being authorized by a full panel vote, which means the 14 commissioners never voted on the matter.

How much did Cuomo get paid for the American Crisis?

Though the focus on the subpoena is unclear, JCOPE's approval was required for Cuomo to write American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic —a deal that paid him more than $5 million.

What happens if Cuomo violates New York law?

If it's determined that Cuomo violated New York law while writing his book, the former governor could be forced to return the royalties, according to JCOPE Executive Director Sanford Berland.

When did Cuomo first seek approval for the book?

When Cuomo first sought approval for the book in July 2020, his team explicitly stated that government staff would not be used on the project, but a number of staff members had already become involved by the time his application was submitted.

Who investigated Cuomo's book?

The criminal investigation by James' office began in April after Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli requested that the attorney general investigate whether Cuomo improperly used state resources for the book.

Did Cuomo's office mention voluntary labor?

Cuomo's office had maintained that staffers who worked on the book project did so voluntarily, making it legal, but there were no mentions of voluntary labor in the letter written to JCOPE by Cuomo's special counsel Judith Mogul.