Chris Cuomo Fired From CNN After New Information Is Uncovered

Chris Cuomo was suspended from CNN earlier this week.

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On Saturday evening, CNN announced that he was fired “effective immediately.”

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Cuomo allegedly used his position to help his brother Andrew Cuomo.

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Andrew Cuomo was the former New York Governor.

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He resigned in August due to sexual misconduct allegations.

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CNN revealed they came to the decision with the help of an independent law firm.

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The law firm uncovered information that was not known earlier in the week.

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CNN would not indicate what information they found that led to his firing.

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A spokesperson for CNN declined to comment further.

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