Chris Cuomo Fired from CNN for Role in Fighting Brother Andrew Cuomo’s Scandal

After being suspended earlier this week for further investigation, former journalist Chris Cuomo was fired from CNN for his involvement in advising his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations. The news of Chris Cuomo’s role originally became public back in May, where Cuomo had been part of strategy calls with the then-governor’s aides on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations. CNN did not discipline Cuomo then, he was taken off air during his brother’s scandal.

CNN stated: “Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense. We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately. While in the process of review, additional information has come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate.”

Source: NPR