CNN Boots Chris Cuomo for Involvement in Brother's Case
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The brother of the former New York governor has been let go by CNN for attempting to clear Andrew's name.
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Chris Cuomo reportedly helped his brother Andrew polish his media image (Reuters)
According to The Guardian, after former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo resigned in August for sexual misconduct allegations, Chris Cuomo, a primetime anchor for CNN, and brother of Andrew, has been dismissed for attempting to help his brother fight the allegations.
Statement on Chris Cuomo’s termination from CNN. pic.twitter.com/yKPwYtMznD
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) December 4, 2021
US President Joe Biden has previously called on New York governor Andrew Cuomo to resign over accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
CNN announced his termination "indefinitely" on Tuesday. Cuomo tweeted that although his termination from CNN was not under the best conditions, he couldn't be "more proud" of the team he worked with.
— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) December 4, 2021
Read More: CNN's Chris Cuomo Covered NY Mayor Scandal in Revealing Reports
Chris Cuomo, one of the most prominent CNN political talk show hosts, utilized his sources to guide the New York governor in which direction the scandal should swim. Chris unethically used his media sources to gather "intel" on the victims of sexual harassment, using that information to the benefit of his brother, the governor.
Chris was suspended from CNN on Tuesday after new documentation was released in the investigation surrounding Andrew.
