CNN suspended prime-time anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely after records released this week by the New York attorney general’s office provided a detailed look into his efforts to help his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.
In a statement released Tuesday, CNN said that the records “raise serious questions” about Chris Cuomo’s conduct. “These documents point to a greater level of involvement in his brother’s efforts than we previously knew,” a CNN spokesman said. “As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely, pending further evaluation.”
The Wall Street Journal reports the records, which released Monday, include transcripts and exhibits from an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Andrew Cuomo. They show Chris Cuomo gave detailed feedback on his brother’s statements to the press and gathered information about coming stories involving his brother’s accusers.
In lieu of Cuomo, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper hosted an additional hour Tuesday evening.
The records include text messages sent by Chris Cuomo to one of his brother’s top aides and a transcript of an interview with Chris Cuomo conducted by investigators working for New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Cuomo is one of CNN’s biggest stars, anchoring the network’s 9 p.m. hour in prime time. His suspension comes as CNN’s parent company, AT&T Inc., is preparing to merge its media assets with those owned by Discovery Inc.
Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav gathered with CNN President Jeff Zucker and his top lieutenants at the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters on Tuesday afternoon as part of a series of corporate pre-scheduled meet-and-greets that the two companies held since the deal was announced, according to people familiar with the matter. Cuomo’s fate at the network wasn’t discussed at the meeting, one of the people said.
Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav gathered with CNN President Jeff Zucker and his top lieutenants at the network’s Hudson Yards headquarters on Tuesday afternoon as part of a series of corporate pre-scheduled meet-and-greets that the two companies held since the deal was announced, according to people familiar with the matter. Cuomo’s fate at the network wasn’t discussed at the meeting, one of the people said.
During his @SIRIUSXM podcast today, @ChrisCuomo says @andrewcuomo “had to resign” for 3 reasons:
— Bernadette Hogan (@bern_hogan) November 30, 2021
1. Dems turned on him
2. GOP hated him
3. Media “never really liked him”
Doesn’t mention 11 women whose sexual harassment allegations were deemed credible by @NewYorkStateAG.
Andrew Cuomo stepped down as governor of New York earlier this year after a report by James’s office that said he sexually harassed multiple women in violation of state and federal laws, created a hostile work environment and retaliated against at least one former employee. Andrew Cuomo has said he never touched anybody inappropriately.
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