Women who accused Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment speak out after he announces resignation

In the wake of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcing his resignation, several of the women who accused him of sexual misconduct are speaking out.

Lindsey Boylan — whose February story of alleged sexual harassment by Cuomo ignited new calls for the governor to resign — tweeted, “From the beginning, I simply asked that the Governor stop his abusive behavior.

“It became abundantly clear he was unable to do that, instead attacking and blaming victims until the end. It is a tragedy that so many stood by and watched these abuses happen,” Boylan wrote.

“I am thankful for the Attorney General, the investigators and all those who have pursued the truth despite intimidation and threats of retaliation,” she wrote.

“Most importantly, I am in awe of the strength of the other women who risked everything to come forward,” she said. “My hope always has been that this will make it safer for other women to report their own harassment and abuse. I will continue the fight to make that happen.”

Attorney Debra S. Katz, who represents Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett, said Tuesday was “a solemn day.”