CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo over adviser role during brother's sex scandal as New York governor

CNN news anchor Chris Cuomo has been released from the organisation after "additional information" came to light during an investigation into his efforts to help his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, deal with allegations of sexual misconduct.

Chris Cuomo — who hosted CNN's most-watched prime-time news analysis show, Cuomo Prime Time — has been suspended since Tuesday. He had admitted in May that he had broken some of the news network's rules in advising his brother how to handle the allegations the governor from a public relations perspective.

Andrew Cuomo, 63, was forced to step down as governor in August, after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing."Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother's defence," it said.

"We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately."In a statement on Twitter, Chris Cuomo, 51, said he was disappointed.

Seems like a weak excuse to fire someone.

What’s pleasing and gives a great sense of relief, well the President didn’t get involved! He’s doing his job and it’s business as usual.

Too bad so sad

Apple starts rotten from these brothers

Take that Frodo

I really dont think this could have gone any other way. He used his access through his role at CNN to try and help his brother. Impartial media just cant do that

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