Recall, Cuomo, 51, who presented the most popular broadcast on the American news network, was suspended from his job three days before his dismissal for the assistance he gave to his brother Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York State, in his fight against allegations of sexually harassing women. The dismissal notice said the decision was made due to “new information” about suspicions regarding his efforts to help his brother. Now, Advocate Debra Katz says that her network contacted CNN as early as last Wednesday, regarding her allegations that she experienced “inappropriate and serious sexual behavior” on the part of Cuomo.
According to Katz, the complainant decided to take a stand against Cuomo after the New York Attorney General’s Office released evidence showing that Cuomo had taken a more active part than previously thought in planning strategies for his brother Andrew, helping him formulate a response to the allegations he faced. According to Katz, when the initial accusations against Andrew Cuomo surfaced, Chris told viewers that “he always cared a lot about these issues,” and “when the complainant heard his hypocritical remarks on the broadcast, she was horrified by his efforts to try to discredit the women who complained, and asked CNN to report the behavior. Of her. “
According to the Guardian, CNN examined Cuomo’s behavior following the new information, and Petro was advised by legal counsel. “It goes without saying that these decisions are not easy, and that there are many complex factors involved,” CNN President Jeff Zucker wrote in an email to company employees on Saturday.
This is not the first time Chris has been charged with such acts: Shelly Ross, a senior and award-winning TV producer, wrote a personal column for the New York Times in September, in which she told how Cuomo felt her at a party 16 years ago, when they both worked together for ABC News. In response to those remarks, Cuomo said he “apologized to her then, and meant it.”
As mentioned, Cuomo was suspended following his assistance to his brother in the sexual harassment case that led to the end of his political career. New documents received regarding the veteran journalist’s activities in favor of his brother revealed that Chris was in direct contact with Andrew’s personal assistant, and made an effort to clear his name. According to the suspect, Melissa de Rosa, who was employed by Andrew, corresponded with Chris and asked for his help in locating sources of information and clarifying the investigation of journalist Ronan Farrow. The publication of the documents led to the sudden suspension of his program Chris Cuomo Primetime – and eventually to his dismissal.
In a statement he later issued, he expressed regret over the decision, saying: “This is not the way I want to end my job at CNN, but I have already said why I helped my brother.” He went on to thank the staff who worked with him over the years, concluding: “I could not be more proud of the work we did. I owe it to everyone and I will miss these people, who did important work.”