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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned after four women accused him of physical abuse.

The allegations against him are surprising since he is a strong advocate for women’s rights. He investigated sexual harrassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein and filed a civil righst lawsuit against the former film producer, his brother Robert Weinstein and The Weinstein Company.

In a statement on Monday, Schneiderman said, "It's been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of New York. In the last several hours, serious allegations, which I strongly contest, have been made against me.”

He added, "While these allegations are unrelated to my professional conduct or the operations of the office, they will effectively prevent me from leading the office's work at this critical time. I therefore resign my office, effective at the close of business on May 8, 2018."

In a separate tweet, Schneiderman denied assaulting any person and engaging in non-consensual sex.

"In the privacy of intimate relationships, I have engaged in role-playing and other consensual sexual activity.  I have not assaulted anyone. I have never engaged in non-consensual sex, which is a line I would not cross,” he said.

Gov. Cuomo says a District Attorney will investigate Schneiderman

Prior to Schneiderman’s statement, Governor Andrew Cuomo called for his resignation. The governor emphasized that “no one is above the lae, including New York’s top legal officer.”

Additionally, Gov. Cuomo said the pattern of facts and corroboration laid out in the New Yorker article are “damning.” The governor believes that it is impossible for Schneiderman to continue to serve as Attorney General. He said, For the good of the office, he should resign.”

In the article, the four women shared separate but similar stories that Schneiderman repeatedly slapped, choked, and degraded them. Each of the woman had romantic relationship or encounters with the New York Attorney General.

Furthermore, Gov. Cuomo said he will be requesting an appropriate New York District Attorney to commence and investigation” into the accusations against Schneiderman.”

Other New York Democrats includong Senator Kirsten Gillibrand also called for the Attorney General’s resignation.