The price of loyalty, so, so sad.CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended indefinitely over role in defending brother Andrew Cuomo
CNN news anchor Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely over his role in defending his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, regarding sexual harassment allegations.
Key points:
- The suspension followed the release of new court documents, CNN said
- Andrew Cuomo stepped down as governor in August
- A criminal complaint charging Andrew Cuomo with a sex offence was filed in October
The news channel said in a statement the suspension followed the release of new court documents.
"These documents point to a greater level of involvement in his brother's efforts than we previously knew," the statement reads.
"As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely, pending further evaluation."
Andrew Cuomo stepped 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.
Chris Cuomo, who hosts CNN's most-watched prime-time news show, 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.
CNN said that at the time it "appreciated the unique position he was in and understood his need to put family first and job second".
The the network said the new documents "raise serious questions."
The documents released by New York Attorney General Letitia James showed text and other messages in which Cuomo sought to use his own sources in the media to find out information on the case and the women involved in it.
A criminal complaint charging Andrew Cuomo with a sex offence was filed on October 29 in a New York court.
Reuters
CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended indefinitely over role in defending brother Andrew Cuomo - ABC News
