Anchor Cuomo Ousted Over Sexual Scandal... Denied Severance Pay and Publishing Contract Terminated

▲Andrew Cuomo (left), who resigned as Governor of New York State due to a sexual misconduct scandal, and his pro-CNN brother Chris Cuomo (right) [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Chris Cuomo (51), the prominent anchor who was fired from CNN after helping his older brother Andrew Cuomo (64), former Governor of New York State, cover up a sexual harassment scandal, will not receive severance pay.

On the 7th (local time), the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources, that Jeff Zucker, CNN president, announced at a town hall meeting with employees that Chris would not be given severance pay.

Zucker argued that he had wanted Chris to take a leave of absence as early as May, when suspicions arose about Chris attending strategy meetings, but this did not happen as intended.

He reportedly explained that Chris downplayed the facts related to his involvement in covering up the sexual harassment scandal in reports to CNN executives, including himself.

Publisher HarperCollins announced that it has canceled plans to publish Chris's new book, "Deep Denial."

Amazon.com describes the book as "a provocative analysis of uncomfortable truths in America exposed during the pandemic and the Trump administration."

Chris was also removed from his weekday radio program broadcast by satellite radio company Sirius XM Holdings.

CNN decided to suspend Chris indefinitely on the 30th of last month after investigations revealed his active involvement in covering up his brother’s sexual harassment scandal.

Evidence showed that Chris checked sources to see if articles about Andrew’s sexual harassment would be published and reviewed Andrew’s media statements, providing specific feedback.

Earlier, Andrew resigned from the governorship in August after numerous female aides?around ten?accused him of sexual harassment, and prosecutors and the state legislature indicated that the allegations were likely true.

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