CNN’s Cuomo still in touch with brother Andrew Cuomo during off-air vacation: report

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The Washington Post on Monday night, citing anonymous sources familiar with the situation, reported that the provocative governor was locked in the Albany executive mansion while maintaining contact with advisers, including his brother and lobbyist Charlie King.

CNN prime-time anchor Chris Cuomo was mentioned in a report from New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), which revealed the governor sexually harassed nearly a dozen women , including one who, in media interviews over the weekend, described an incident of trial and error which she says is grounds for criminal prosecution.

James’ report said that when the allegations against Andrew Cuomo first surfaced last winter, the CNN presenter sent him an email in which he offered lines that were ultimately included in a statement. late February in response to the allegations.

When the journalist’s participation in crisis PR sessions with his brother was first revealed to the media, Chris Cuomo apologized and said it would not happen again.

“Obviously, I know what’s going on with my brother,” he said on March 1. “And obviously I can’t cover him because he’s my brother. Now of course CNN has to cover him. They’ve covered it extensively. And they will continue to do that. I’ve always been very attached. to these questions, and deeply. I just wanted to tell you. “

Contacted on Monday regarding the Post’s reporting, CNN highlighted previous statements from the network regarding the presenter’s relationship and contacts with his brother.

“Chris was not involved in CNN’s extensive coverage of the allegations against Governor Cuomo – on air or behind the scenes,” the network said in a May 20 statement. “Partly because, like he said on his show, he might never be objective. But also because he often serves as a sounding board for his brother. However, it was inappropriate to initiate conversations with members of the governor’s staff, which Chris acknowledges. He will not participate in such conversations in the future.

CNN Chairman Jeff Zucker said Chris Cuomo “made a mistake” in advising his brother, but refused to suspend him, arguing that it would be “punishment for the sake of punishment”.

“Every year I take my birthday off. I can’t wait to be there, “he said.” I’m going fishing, I’m going to hang out with you and I’m going to make memories with the kids. “