Topline
Former governor of New York Former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo was stripped of the Emmy Award he won last year for his Covid-19 briefings. The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that Cuomo had formally resigned following sexual harassment claims against him.
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, gives a briefing to the media about the coronavirus crisis in New York on April 17th.... [+] 2020 Albany, New York. Getty Images
The Key Facts
According to a short statement, Cuomos was rescinded by the TV agency following the publication last month of a report by New York State Attorney General Letitia Jam detailing allegations of sexual harassment made against 11 women. Cuomos' resignation as governor. Cuomo received the Founders Award in November 2020, which is an Emmy that honors an individual or group who crosses cultural boundaries to touch humanity. Cuomo was the subject of numerous scandals. Cuomo was criticized for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in nursing homes and sexual harassment claims. A group of state legislators appealed for Cuomos Emmy to be canceled.
Important Quote
Bruce Paisner, CEO and President of International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences stated that Cuomo would be receiving the award because "The Governor's 111 daily reports worked so well because they effectively created television programs, with characters and plot lines and stories of success and loss," when Cuomo was announced to receive the award. "People all over the globe tuned in to see what was happening, and New York tough became an emblem of the will to fight back."
Important Background
Cuomo's Emmy loss highlights Cuomos decline from grace since the Covid-19 pandemic. He was regarded as a national hero because of his handling of a New York virus outbreak. Cuomo, who continues to deny all allegations against him on Tuesday, resigned in disgrace and gave power to Kathy Hochul, his former second-in command.
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Cuomo Rails against His Unfair Downfall in Farewell Address (Forbes).
