CNN anchor Cuomo Jr. was suspended for intervening in defense of the governor's brother's sexual harassment allegations

Source: China News Network

According to the US Chinese Network, on November 30, local time, CNN said that it had suspended Chris Cuomo's work "indefinitely" because new documents released this week showed that Chris was closely involved in helping his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, defend himself in a series of sexual misconduct allegations.

A CNN spokesman reportedly said on Nov. 30, "The New York Attorney General's Office released records and evidence on Monday that give us a new understanding of Chris Cuomo's involvement in his brother's defense, documents that we did not know about until they were released publicly, and that they raise serious questions." ”

"When Chris admitted to us that he had given advice to his brother's staff, he violated our rules and we publicly acknowledged that," the spokesman continued. "But we also understand his unique position and understand that he needs to put his family first and work second."

"However, these documents show that Chris was more involved than we previously knew," the spokesperson added. "As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely pending further evaluation."

Documents released by New York Attorney General Letitia James included text messages and interview transcripts of investigators. The documents included text messages between Chris Cuomo and Melissa Drosa, a top aide to Andrew Cuomo at the time, that showed he had played a role in his efforts to defend a large number of sexual misconduct allegations.

The text messages also show that when the accusers began to make public about Cuomo's misconduct, Chris Cuomo tried to use his connections in the press to help prepare his brother's team.

Chris Cuomo told CNN viewers earlier this year that he "never influenced or tried to control CNN's coverage of my family." During questioning, he reiterated that view, saying, "If I try to influence any reporting on CNN or elsewhere, I guarantee that all of you will know, and so will many others." ”

While reports of allegations of sexual misconduct by Andrew Cuomo have been released, Lititia James' office continues to conduct separate investigations into allegations that he misused state resources to produce and promote his book.

Andrew Cuomo's spokesman responded to the latest release of records, documents and videos from Litishia James's office, saying in a statement: "New Yorkers are not fools, and the apparent misuse of government resources by Litishia James and her colleagues to harm political opponents is both obvious and repulsive, immoral and illegal." ”

On November 22, the Judiciary Committee of the New York State Legislature released an impeachment inquiry into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, saying it found "overwhelming evidence" of sexual harassment during his tenure.

Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor of New York in August over a sexual harassment scandal. At the time, he admitted to hugging and kissing some women on the cheeks, or addressing them with words like "sweetheart, dear." But he argued that it was his way of showing kindness or courtesy to others, without any ill intentions.