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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Fredo Fired by CNN
2021-12-05
[NY Post] Embattled CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been fired by the network, in the wake of new revelations about his close involvement with the political woes of his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

"This is not how I want my time at CNN to end," Cuomo said in a statement issued by a representative.

"But I have already told you why and how I helped my brother," he continued.

CNN confirmed the firing in a statement, and said that Cuomo had been "terminated ... effective immediately" as an outside law firm continues to investigate "his involvement with his brother’s defense."

Courtesy of DarthVader:
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Posted by:Frank G

#14  ...Apparently Fredo Chris was VERY angry about his firing, having been led to believe that there would be a pro forma suspension, then a return to the air once our attention shifted to something else.

My takeaway there is that something else popped up and they are, as Merrick suggests, 86'ing him NOW before it gets even worse.

Of course, it's going to get out eventually, so I can't wait.

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2021-12-05 17:46  

#13  #6 Bingo. CNN is staging a pre-emptive strike, or risk of same, to preclude discovery at trial.

That would open up all kinds of mischief and skullduggery involving, most likely, collusion with Steele, Simpson, Fiona Hill, and most damningly, Brennan and other CNN paid shills' crimes related to the Big Russia Hoax.
Posted by: Merrick Ferret   2021-12-05 10:45  

#12  

Just a Sacrificial Whipping Boy.
CNN will still be a CNN.
Posted by: NN2N1   2021-12-05 10:26  

#11  Well, being a "rising star" is the unstoppable force. The social media spawned "requirement to be likeable" is the immovable object.

Mean tweets, anybody?
Posted by: M. Murcek   2021-12-05 09:16  

#10  I understand CNN may have a new owner. Is it possible he will be able to clean house at CNN?
Posted by: Whiskey Mike   2021-12-05 08:15  

#9  Also from Tater:
CNN’s Stelter Dunks On Fired Chris Cuomo: Caused ‘So Many Headaches,’ CNN Staffers Were ‘Very Unhappy’
Posted by: Frank G   2021-12-05 07:11  

#8  CNN's Brian Stelter speculates Chris Cuomo could return to air by January

Potato says what? Ahahahahahahahahahha
Posted by: Frank G   2021-12-05 06:33  

#7  It also taints his product, so if MSDNC picks him up, he's damaged goods
Posted by: Frank G   2021-12-05 05:59  

#6  Ref #4: CNN's OPSEC just got better.

My guess is CNN wishes to limit knowledge of Chris Cuomo's multi-agency intelligence 'reach back' capability within CNN's network of sources, talking heads, and advisors.

CNN now has a serious case of the cooties. The fear of discovery and litigation may have put their contacts and sources to flight, at least until the Cuomo crisis finds the memory hole. To assume Cuomo did not utilize these people to further his efforts is simply naive.

Again, just a guess.
Posted by: Besoeker   2021-12-05 04:02  

#5  Liberal network shed a whopping 76% of its audience since January.
Posted by: Blackbeard Barnsmell6454   2021-12-05 02:23  

#4  CNN just got better.
Posted by: BrerRabbit   2021-12-05 02:12  

#3  Cost/Benefits Analysis: will the people suing cost more than Fredo suing...
Posted by: magpie   2021-12-05 00:38  

#2  They're not done with Fredo. Note these ominous phrases about "additional information" that they will "continue to investigate":

The network stated, “We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately.

“While in the process of that review, additional information has come to light. Despite the termination, we will investigate as appropriate,” the network continued.
Posted by: Merrick Ferret   2021-12-05 00:27  

#1  Don't let the door hit you in the ass
Posted by: DarthVader   2021-12-05 00:24  

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