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Reporter On Leave Over Personal Relationship With RFK Jr. Reporter On Leave Over Personal Relationship With RFK Jr.
Reporter On Leave Over Personal Relationship With RFK Jr. A prominent writer for New York Magazine and New Jersey native was placed on leave after engaging in a relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who recently ended his independent presidential campaign. Olivia Nuzzi, who was raised in Middletown and attended Middletown High School, is believed to have started her relationship with Kennedy after writing a profile on him in November 2023, the Washington Post says citing a vague memo to staff from David Haskell. “We learned about the personal nature of Olivia’s relationship a few days ago,” editor David Haskell wrote in the memo. “She told …

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by Sam Barron
Business
Chris Cuomo Sues CNN For $125M, Citing 'Smear Campaign' After His Firing, Reports Say Chris Cuomo Sues CNN For $125M, Citing 'Smear Campaign' After His Firing, Reports Say
Chris Cuomo Sues CNN For $125M, Citing 'Smear Campaign' After His Firing, Reports Say Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo is planning a massive lawsuit against his former employers after he was accused of misconduct in the workplace, according to new reports, including by Deadline. Cuomo, who was let go by CNN in late 2021, is alleging that CNN and parent company WarnerMedia launched a “smear campaign” against him, and he is seeking more than $125 million in damages, claiming that his career has suffered as a result of their actions. 
“Cuomo has had his journalistic integrity unjustifiably smeared, making it difficult if not impossible for Cuomo to find similar work in the future …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Following Investigation CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Following Investigation
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Following Investigation Just days after he was indefinitely suspended, CNN has now fired its highest-rated anchor, Chris Cuomo, after new details emerged about the measures he took while advising his brother, disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid the sexual harassment allegations that led to his resignation. CNN made the announcement late Saturday, Dec. 4, saying Cuomo had been "terminated," "effective immediately." "Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother's defense," CNN said in a statement.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo For Using His Sources To Seek Info On Brother's Accusers CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo For Using His Sources To Seek Info On Brother's Accusers
CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo For Using His Sources To Seek Info On Brother's Accusers CNN has suspended its highest-rated anchor, Chris Cuomo, indefinitely after new details emerged about the measures he took while advising his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid the sexual harassment allegations that led to his resignation. Chris Cuomo, who had acknowledged his role in helping his brother, utilized his own sources to undermine the New York Attorney General’s investigation into the claims and get out ahead of the scandal, while working closely with Andrew Cuomo's chief aide, Melissa DeRosa, documents released by the AG on Monday, Nov. 29 revealed. CNN announced the move …

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals
Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals New details are emerging about the measures CNN host Chris Cuomo took while advising his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid the sexual harassment allegations that led to his ousting from Albany. The younger Cuomo, who previously acknowledged his role in helping his brother navigate through the scandal, reportedly used his media sources and sway in an effort to undermine the Attorney General’s investigation into the claims and get out ahead of the scandal Earlier story - 'I Was There To Listen': CNN's Chris Cuomo Breaks Silence On Brother's Scandal, Ouster. New documents released …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
'I Was There To Listen': CNN's Chris Cuomo Breaks Silence On Brother's Scandal, Ouster 'I Was There To Listen': CNN's Chris Cuomo Breaks Silence On Brother's Scandal, Ouster
'I Was There To Listen': CNN's Chris Cuomo Breaks Silence On Brother's Scandal, Ouster CNN host Chris Cuomo finally addressed the elephant in the room as he spoke about his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's soon-to-be effective resignation following a sexual harassment investigation on air. At the conclusion of his 9 p.m. show on Monday, Aug. 16, Cuomo finally broke his silence regarding the sexual harassment allegations that led to his brother’s ousting from office, effective as of Tuesday, Aug. 24. The younger Cuomo was at the heart of the investigation, as the Attorney General’s report found that he provided guidance to the governor as the harassment allegations from a…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Chris Cuomo Advised Gov Amid Scandal, Urging Cancel Culture Defense; CNN Calls It Inappropriate Chris Cuomo Advised Gov Amid Scandal, Urging Cancel Culture Defense; CNN Calls It Inappropriate
Chris Cuomo Advised Gov Amid Scandal, Urging Cancel Culture Defense; CNN Calls It Inappropriate The Cuomo brothers are back under fire following reports that the CNN host advised his brother during the scandals surrounding the governor’s administration, raising brand-new ethics concerns. This week, it was revealed that CNN anchor Chris Cuomo advised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to cite “cancel culture” and to resist calls for his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations from at least seven women. According to a Washington Post report, the CNN anchor joined a series of conference calls with his brother, top aides, and lawyers in the Cuomo administration to provide advice to th…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption
Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption New Jersey's third-largest newspaper has attracted some national headlines of its own over an inflammatory photo caption.  It was published by the Gannett-owned Asbury Park Press on Saturday, March 20, and deleted from the media company's website on Sunday, March 21. The offensive photo caption identified “a f–king hot nurse” administering a COVID vaccine. It also called the unidentified nurse “a total JAP,” adding racism to the already profane and misogynistic text.  In a statement on Monday, March 22, Asbury Park Press Executive Editor Paul D’Ambrosio said the caption was fixed…

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by Jon Craig