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Cuomo's 'Disrupting Involvement' Hinders Search For Escapees, Report Says

DANNEMORA, N.Y. – As the search for two escaped murderers expands throughout the state, officials close to the case have alleged that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s involvement caused unnecessary delays in the manhunt, according to the New York Post.

As the search for two escaped murderers expands throughout the state, officials close to the case have alleged that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s involvement caused unnecessary delays in the manhunt, according to the New York Post.

As the search for two escaped murderers expands throughout the state, officials close to the case have alleged that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s involvement caused unnecessary delays in the manhunt, according to the New York Post.

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Progression photos showing how Richard Matt, left, and David Sweat may look after two weeks on the run.

Progression photos showing how Richard Matt, left, and David Sweat may look after two weeks on the run.

Photo Credit: New York State Police
by Stephanie Mojica

Convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility on June 6, allegedly with the assistance of a female employee of the northern New York prison, law enforcement officials said.

The day of the escape, Cuomo allegedly refused to enter a room used as a “command center” unless only state employees were present, according to the New York Post.

Cuomo’s behavior “distracted investigators,” and police sources close to the case claim the governor has insisted he take part in any press conferences once Matt and Sweat are caught, the New York Post reported.

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