Cuomo was with the network for 9 years.
His producer, John J. Griffin was fired on December 10th when he was arrested by the FBI in a separate incident.
Jeff Zucker resigned as the president of CNN Worldwide on February 2, 2022. Zucker was in that position for nine years. He claimed he was resigning since he failed to disclose his relationship with CNN colleague, Allison Gollust.
Zucker’s memo to CNN employees regarding his resignation said the decision came following the internal investigation into anchor Chris Cuomo.
“As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years,” Zucker wrote. “I acknowledge the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. As a result, I am resigning today.”
At the time, Zucker resigned, Gollust also admitted to their relationship. “Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years,” she wrote. “Recently, our relationship changed during COVID. I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. I’m incredibly proud of my time at CNN and look forward to continuing the great work we do every day.”
