With the news that broke Earlier today Concerning the disturbing findings of the New York Attorney General Tish James’ investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo The governor himself And the network that has reported the most for him in the past 18 months: CNN.
If you remember, after multiple women moves forward Earlier this year, alleged “Luv Guv” sexual harassment, intimidation and inappropriate touching, Heavy report It was revealed that except for CNN anchor Chris Cuomo Shamelessly cover up Regarding his brother’s disastrous handling during the epidemic, he also Played a central role When advising him on how to deal with allegations of sexual harassment in the media:
People familiar with the matter said the cable news anchor encouraged his brother to take a provocative stance and not to resign from the governor’s office. In a phone call, two people present said that he had used the term “abolition of culture” as a reason to stand firm in the face of allegations.
The behind-the-scenes strategy provided by Chris Cuomo, the host of CNN’s 9pm news program, violates the widely accepted norms of journalism, that is, people reporting news should not participate in politics.
Soon after the story became popular, Chris Cuomo was dishonest felt regret Live broadcast of his behavior, calling it “inappropriate.”
Fast forward to today, in CNN’s “Report” Published report From James’ office, here is how they downplayed Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his brother’s sexual harassment scandal:
CNN’s John King mentioned that Chris Cuomo was interviewed by the report “as a man who reached out and talked with his brother when this crisis was unfolding”.It is not mentioned that Chris participated in the *strategic appeal* on how the government should respond, or that he apparently drafted the statement pic.twitter.com/QwxuFPC30z
— David Mack (@davidmackau) August 3, 2021
Will not lie except for receipts. As the scandal unfolded, Chris Cuomo did more than just “contact” his powerful brother. He played a key role in his response strategy:
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo testified as part of a New York AG investigation of his brother, confirming that he was a member of a small group of advisers who helped Governor Cuomo respond to allegations of sexual harassment (pages 112-115): https://t.co/tCiYf5GLhL
— Alex Weprin (@alexweprin) August 3, 2021
It seems that Chris Cuomo helped produce Governor Cuomo’s February 28 statement in response to Bennett’s allegations. pic.twitter.com/EYII4yZY1J
— Alex Weprin (@alexweprin) August 3, 2021
Don’t ignore the Cuomo report appendix, which includes Charlotte Bennett’s text about her interaction with Cuomo and this email from Chris Cuomo, which appears to be drafting a statement for his brother https://t.co/uN17cZRbNJ pic.twitter.com/etUCrQbWTX
— Sean Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) August 3, 2021
I wish I could say that CNN’s attempt to whitewash what their “prime time” anchors did here is incredible, but it’s completely credible that they tried to cover up his (and their) serious moral lapses because we all Know this, CNN no A news organization.
