CNN has fired host Chris Cuomo after it learned the journalist had offered to help his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, with his response during a sexual harassment scandal.
“Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother’s defense,” the network said in a statement. “We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately. … While in the process of that review, additional information has come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate.”