Barely a day after CNN fired leading journalist Chris Cuomo over collusion with alleged sexual harasser Andrew Cuomo, the younger brother is facing similar complaints of sexual misconduct himself. On Saturday, December 4, CNN announced that anchor Chris Cuomo has been "terminated" by the network, "effective immediately". In their official statement, CNN further noted, "While in the process of that review, additional information has come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate."
It was originally believed that his involvement in helping defend his brother and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo amid raging complaints of sexual misconduct, is what cost his coveted job. However, the latest statement by attorney Debra Katz has prompted the speculation whether CNN booted the 51-year-old star anchor over his own shocking past. First revealed by New York Times, an unnamed woman from a previous workplace had accused Chris Cuomo of sexually harassing her. Her lawyer Debra Katz has now stated that the accuser reported his "serious sexual misconduct" to CNN, thereby prompting the termination overnight.
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According to NYT, the unnamed complainant worked with Chris Cuomo in the past at another network and was a junior colleague to him. He apparently sexually harassed her at the time, though the accuser has not divulged the exact nature of the incident. However, her lawyer Debra Katz insists that the accuser was keen on going public with the...
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