Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Chris Cuomo

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Chris Cuomo.

Chris Cuomo is an American television journalist and anchor, currently at NewsNation. He has held prominent positions at major news networks, including ABC News, where he served as chief law and justice correspondent and co-anchor for 20/20, as well as news anchor for Good Morning America. From 2013 to 2018, he co-hosted CNN's morning show New Day before anchoring Cuomo Prime Time.

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August 13, 2019: Confrontation in Shelter Island

On August 13, 2019, in Shelter Island, New York, Chris Cuomo threatened a heckler at a bar after being called "Fredo," sparking a debate about the term's equivalence to a racial slur.

March 31, 2020: Diagnosis with COVID-19

On March 31, 2020, Chris Cuomo announced he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and broadcast his program from home during quarantine.

March 2021: Conflict of Interest Acknowledgment

In March 2021, Chris Cuomo acknowledged a conflict of interest and stated he could not cover sexual harassment allegations against his brother on his CNN program.

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May 2021: Reported Involvement in Strategic Discussions

In May 2021, Chris Cuomo was reported to have participated in strategic discussions to advise his brother on responding to sexual harassment allegations, leading to an apology and acknowledgement of a mistake.

September 2021: Shelley Ross's Accusation

In September 2021, Chris Cuomo's former boss, Shelley Ross, accused him of sexual harassment in a New York Times op-ed, leading to an admission and apology from Cuomo.

November 29, 2021: Release of Attorney General's Documents

On November 29, 2021, the New York attorney general's office released documents showing Chris Cuomo used his media sources to uncover information about his brother's accusers, leading to his indefinite suspension from CNN.

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December 2021: Firing from CNN

In December 2021, Chris Cuomo was fired by CNN following reports that he assisted in the defense against sexual harassment allegations against his brother.

December 2021: Accusation of Sexual Misconduct

In December 2021, Debra Katz, representing a former colleague of Chris Cuomo, informed CNN of sexual misconduct accusations against him, which Katz has since claimed precipitated Cuomo's termination.

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February 2022: Interview After Firing

In February 2022, Chris Cuomo mentioned in an interview that he "was going to kill everybody including myself" after being fired from CNN.

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March 16, 2022: Demand for Arbitration

On March 16, 2022, Chris Cuomo filed a demand for arbitration seeking $125 million in damages against Turner Services and CNN America, claiming damage to his journalistic integrity.

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