CNN President Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company after acknowledging a consensual relationship with a co-worker.
Zucker said he acknowledged the relationship when asked about it as part of an investigation into Chris Cuomo, the former CNN anchor who was fired after it was discovered he aided his brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he navigated a sexual harassment investigation.
“I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t,” Zucker wrote. “I was wrong.”
Chris Cuomo actively helped craft his his brother’s responses to sexual harassment charges, according to emails and a transcript of his testimony to investigators working for state Attorney General Letitia James. Her office found Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed at least 11 women; the former governor resigned in August to avoid a likely impeachment trial.
In a statement Zucker said he had wished that his tenure had ended differently but, “it was an amazing run. And I loved every minute.”
Jeff Zucker was named Chairman, WarnerMedia News and Sports in March, 2019. He has also served as President of CNN Worldwide since 2013.
Zucker oversees all of WarnerMedia’s live programming, including all divisions of CNN Worldwide and Turner Sports. At CNN, that includes the US television network, CNN International, HLN, and CNN’s digital properties. His sports portfolio includes Turner Sports, and Bleacher Report.
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One bows down to the disgraceful, demonic Democrat Party, then be prepared to reap your judgement.
Affair my ***. Looking forward to the real reason.
Let’s hope the stockholders at CNN are just using the affair as an excuse to remove this leadership pimple to lance the Socialist puss that has been oozing from this wounded network ever since the Mother Zucker took over. Converting CNN to Conservative, or just allowing it to return as a legitimate neutral news organization would do wonders for the current climate of America division, not to mention CNN Profits where the real threats in the real world should take precedence over local politics. Just who are the stockholders that just love taking financial losses, just who is really behind running this so called American business media institution? Do I hear the name Soros?
Zucker’s lover is still reaping the benefits (promotions, salary increases) of sleeping with the boss. Why is that? As both acted unprofessionally, both should go down.
BECAUSE like with most things.. WHEN WOMEN are involved, they nearly always get a pass….
Pedophelia, rape, murder, arson, looting , sexual assaults are all just part of the everyday routines of democrats so what’s the big deal?