CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for role in ex-governor brother’s harassment scandal
- Court documents reveal extent CNN host helped brother Andrew Cuomo amid sexual harassment scandal
- Andrew Cuomo was forced to step down as New York governor in August after multiple claims of harassment
CNN on Tuesday suspended its top news anchor, Chris Cuomo, for his role in defending his brother, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, over sexual harassment allegations.
The cable news channel said in a statement the suspension followed the release of new court documents on Monday.
“These documents point to a greater level of involvement in his brother’s efforts than we previously knew. As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely, pending further evaluation,” CNN said.
Andrew Cuomo was forced to step down as governor in August after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Chris Cuomo did not immediately respond to a request for comment on his suspension.
Cuomo, who hosts CNN’s most-watched prime time news show, had admitted in May he breached some of the network’s rules in advising his brother how to handle the allegations from a public relations perspective. He also pledged not to report on the case on air.