CNN anchor Chris Cuomo This has been temporarily suspended “indefinitely”Tuesday was Tuesday after records revealed that he was involved in helping his brother, former New York Governor Andrew CuomoHe waded through a variety of scandals.
CNN said that its top-rated anchor would be out of his 9 p.m. slot as host of “Cuomo Prime Time”After Monday’s transcript release He revealed that he had worked with sources and spoke strategyAndrew Cuomo was harmed by sexual harassment allegations, which led to his resignation in August.
In a statement, CNN said the transcripts and exhibits released Monday from the New York Attorney General’s office shed new light on Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his brother’s defense.
“The documents, which we were not privy to before their public release, raise serious questions,”According to the statement.
Chris Cuomo May: First airing that he helped his brother and said it was a mistake, the records Monday showed a larger role that previously revealed, such as texting with the governor’s top aides and advisers and trying to talk to other journalists about looming articles.
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“When Chris admitted to us that he had offered advice to his brother’s staff, he broke our rules and we acknowledged that publicly. But we also appreciated the unique position he was in and understood his need to put family first and job second,”CNN’s statement was continued.
“However, these documents point to a greater level of involvement in his brother’s efforts than we previously knew. As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely, pending further evaluation.”
CNN faced increased pressure Monday after the revelations.
Chris Cuomo declared on air in May that he isn’t interested in the upcoming election. “family first, job second,”But there was more “When my brother’s situation became turbulent, being looped into calls with other friends of his and advisors that did include some of his staff – I understand why that was a problem for CNN. It will not happen again.”
