Updated, Sunday, 6:37 Am Pt: Chris Cuomo is calling his termination from CNN “unwarranted” following a report that a junior colleague at another network came forward with an allegation of sexual misconduct.
“These apparently anonymous allegations are not true,” a spokesperson said. “To the extent that they were sent to CNN to negate what Chris Cuomo told his audience, he fully stands by his on-air statements about his connection to these issues, both professionally and in a profoundly personal way. If the goal in making these false and unvetted accusations was to see Mr. Cuomo punished by CNN, that may explain his unwarranted termination.”
CNN fired Cuomo after conducting a review of new information about the extent to which he assisted his brother, Andrew Cuomo, as he faced allegations of sexual harassment. The New York governor resigned in August.
According to The New York Times, attorney Debra Katz informed CNN on Wednesday that a client,...
“These apparently anonymous allegations are not true,” a spokesperson said. “To the extent that they were sent to CNN to negate what Chris Cuomo told his audience, he fully stands by his on-air statements about his connection to these issues, both professionally and in a profoundly personal way. If the goal in making these false and unvetted accusations was to see Mr. Cuomo punished by CNN, that may explain his unwarranted termination.”
CNN fired Cuomo after conducting a review of new information about the extent to which he assisted his brother, Andrew Cuomo, as he faced allegations of sexual harassment. The New York governor resigned in August.
According to The New York Times, attorney Debra Katz informed CNN on Wednesday that a client,...
- 12/5/2021
- by Bruce Haring and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Second Update, 7:11 Pm Pt: Chris Cuomo did not address the new trove of documents released by New York’s attorney general showing the extent to which he advised his brother Andrew Cuomo’s team on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations against him.
In the handoff to Don Lemon, Lemon said to Cuomo, “I am grateful for your friendship and your love. I think that you are fantastic. One of the kindest people I know on this planet.”
Update, 2:15 Pm Pt: A CNN spokesperson said that the network will be reviewing additional transcripts and exhibits on the role that Chris Cuomo played in assisting his brother as he faced a cascade of sexual harassment allegations earlier this year.
“The thousands of pages of additional transcripts and exhibits that were released today by the NY Attorney General deserve a thorough review and consideration,” a spokesperson said. “We will...
In the handoff to Don Lemon, Lemon said to Cuomo, “I am grateful for your friendship and your love. I think that you are fantastic. One of the kindest people I know on this planet.”
Update, 2:15 Pm Pt: A CNN spokesperson said that the network will be reviewing additional transcripts and exhibits on the role that Chris Cuomo played in assisting his brother as he faced a cascade of sexual harassment allegations earlier this year.
“The thousands of pages of additional transcripts and exhibits that were released today by the NY Attorney General deserve a thorough review and consideration,” a spokesperson said. “We will...
- 11/30/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
CNN host Chris Cuomo made absolutely no mention of the ongoing scandal surrounding his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on his show Tuesday night despite the fact that his brother was found to have sexually harassed multiple women after an investigation by the state attorney general.
But Chris Cuomo was also personally connected to the case; he testified in the New York Attorney General’s investigation on behalf of his brother, and advised him on how to handle the proceedings and deal with negative press.
“During his testimony, Chris Cuomo explained that there was discussion about remedial measures the Chamber should take in light of the sexual harassment allegations, but some people had taken the position that ‘they should just wait.’ When asked about any remedial measures during his testimony, the Governor testified that the Chamber is ‘talking to people about’ them,” the report said.
Instead of addressing Andrew...
But Chris Cuomo was also personally connected to the case; he testified in the New York Attorney General’s investigation on behalf of his brother, and advised him on how to handle the proceedings and deal with negative press.
“During his testimony, Chris Cuomo explained that there was discussion about remedial measures the Chamber should take in light of the sexual harassment allegations, but some people had taken the position that ‘they should just wait.’ When asked about any remedial measures during his testimony, the Governor testified that the Chamber is ‘talking to people about’ them,” the report said.
Instead of addressing Andrew...
- 8/4/2021
- by Samson Amore
- The Wrap
The damning report from New York’s attorney general, concluding that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, also shed some light on the role that his brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, played in advising him on responding to the allegations.
The report from Attorney General Letitia James indicated that Chris Cuomo testified as part of the investigation. An appendix to the report includes a Feb. 28 email from Chris Cuomo with a suggested statement that his brother should make in response to the claims.
Chris Cuomo had apologized on air in May after it was initially revealed that he participated in strategy sessions with the governor and staffers to talk about how to respond to the harassment claims.
He was among the outside advisers who counseled the governor to show contrition after one of his accusers, Charlotte Bennett, his former executive assistant and health policy adviser, came forward with her allegations.
The report from Attorney General Letitia James indicated that Chris Cuomo testified as part of the investigation. An appendix to the report includes a Feb. 28 email from Chris Cuomo with a suggested statement that his brother should make in response to the claims.
Chris Cuomo had apologized on air in May after it was initially revealed that he participated in strategy sessions with the governor and staffers to talk about how to respond to the harassment claims.
He was among the outside advisers who counseled the governor to show contrition after one of his accusers, Charlotte Bennett, his former executive assistant and health policy adviser, came forward with her allegations.
- 8/3/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, with details of Chris Cuomo’s testimony: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women in violation of federal and state law, and also retaliated against a former employee who went public with her complaints, the state’s attorney general said on Tuesday.
Letitia James announced the results of an independent investigation at a press conference, in which she said that the governor also created a hostile work environment. Read the report here.
“The independent investigation found that Governor Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, many of whom were young women, by engaging in unwanted groping, kisses, hugging and by making inappropriate comments,” James said. “Further, the governor and his senior team took actions to retaliate against at least one former employee for coming forward with her story, her truth.”
After the allegations surfaced earlier this year, the governor’s referred the matter to James’ office for an investigation,...
Letitia James announced the results of an independent investigation at a press conference, in which she said that the governor also created a hostile work environment. Read the report here.
“The independent investigation found that Governor Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, many of whom were young women, by engaging in unwanted groping, kisses, hugging and by making inappropriate comments,” James said. “Further, the governor and his senior team took actions to retaliate against at least one former employee for coming forward with her story, her truth.”
After the allegations surfaced earlier this year, the governor’s referred the matter to James’ office for an investigation,...
- 8/3/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.