Former Governor of New York State Andrew Cuomo After a report found that he sexually harassed multiple women, he was deprived of the International Emmy Award.
The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences said on Tuesday that it would cancel the award, which Cuomo won last year for his daily briefing on the coronavirus crisis.
The organization’s statement read: “The International Academy announced today that, in light of the New York Attorney General’s report and Andrew Cuomo’s subsequent resignation as governor, it will cancel his 2020 International Emmy Special Award.” “He His name and any mention of his award will be deleted from the International Academy’s profile.”
New York State’s Attorney General Leticia James released a report that found that he had sexually harassed 11 women-many of whom were current or former state government employees. About three weeks later, Cuomo officially resigned as governor on Monday.
The report also detailed the “toxic” work environment cultivated by Cuomo and its senior employees. Cuomo strongly denied the findings.
The Democrat insisted that he was innocent in a pre-recorded farewell message, calling him a victim of a “political and media stampede” on Monday.
When he announced that Cuomo would receive the 2020 Founders Award, Bruce Paisner, the president and CEO of the academy, praised Cuomo’s 111 consecutive briefings as “a TV show with characters, plots, and success stories.” “.
Pesner said at the time: “People all over the world are paying attention to what is happening, and’New York tough’ has become a symbol of determination to fight back.”
This is a developing story, and more information will be updated as it becomes available.
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