Andrew Cuomo issued five pardons on Tuesday and also commuted five sentences as he prepares to leave office next week after resigning in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. The list of pardons includes individuals convicted of attempted robbery, drug crimes, bail jumping, and assault. NY LAWMAKERS TO CONTINUE CUOMO INVESTIGATION, REVERSING COURSE AFTER BACKLASHAdditionally, Cuomo commuted the sentence of multiple convicted murderers including 45-year-old Jon-Adrian Velasquez and 63-year-old Richard "Lee" Chalk. Some have wondered whether or not Cuomo will attempt to pardon himself to protect himself against criminal charges after he leaves office. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThat said, McCarthy doesn’t think Cuomo will go that route.

Source: Fox News August 17, 2021 22:30 UTC