Gov. Cuomo is entitled to an outside and independent investigation and New Yorkers deserve a full account of the truth. Initially Cuomo proposed to appoint an investigator himself which prompted swift and appropriate outrage. Now, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Attorney General Tish James will be overseeing an investigation which we can only hope will be free from political influence. In this and every investigation into harassment claims, there must be a thorough, non-political, totally independent quest for the truth. But with an avalanche of scandal now consuming his administration Gov. Cuomo also has a real opportunity to demonstrate the leadership required to step aside for the good of the public and the State of New York.