BBC News: CNN fired Chris Cuomo for helping brother in harassment case New York City Andrew Cuomo, for helping a relative in a harassment and sexual inappropriate behavior case. The BBC News Russian service writes about this.
Popular TV presenter Chris Cuomo was suspended from work on CNN because of the scandal with his brother Andrew Cuomo, who is accused of harassment. Thus, New York Attorney General Laetitia James previously submitted documents according to which the showman used his journalistic connections to help a team of lawyers representing his brother's interests.
It is noted that Cuomo, using his sources, tried to find out who is bringing charges against his brother, in order to develop a defense tactics for these statements.
Cuomo said on his Twitter account that he is incredibly sorry about his departure from CNN and believes that his time on the channel was very valuable for him. The TV presenter has worked for CNN since 2013. Since 2017, he has hosted one of the most popular copyright news programs Cuomo Prime Time, which aired in the evening.
Earlier in August, the International Television Academy stripped former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of the International Emmy Award. The reason for this was the accusations of sexual harassment of Cuomo. The politician resigned on August 10.