ALLISON Gollust, the Executive Vice President of CNN, has resigned from the network following the completion of an investigation that found “violations of Company policies,” according to a memo.
Her departure comes barely two weeks after Jeff Zucker resigned from his position within the company after their secret romance was exposed.
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Jason Kilar, the company’s CEO, sent out a memo to team members earlier today.
“Earlier today, Allison Gollust resigned from CNN following the conclusion of the Company’s investigation into issues associated with Chris Cuomo and former Governor Andrew Cuomo,” the memo begins.
“Performed by a third-party law firm and led by a former federal judge, the investigation was comprehensive and definitive. It was commissioned in September and concluded this weekend, which now allows me to share additional information with you.
“Based on interviews of more than 40 individuals and a review of over 100,000 texts and emails, the investigation found violations of Company policies, including CNN’s News Standards and Practices, by Jeff Zucker, Allison Gollust, and Chris Cuomo.
“I realize this news is troubling, disappointing, and frankly, painful to read. These are valid feelings many of you have.
“We have the highest standards of journalistic integrity at CNN, and those rules must apply to everyone equally.
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“We have the highest standards of journalistic integrity at CNN, and those rules must apply to everyone equally.
“Given the information provided to me in the investigation, I strongly believe we have taken the right actions and the right decisions have been made.
“I am asking in this moment that we all commit to the vital mission we share and the values that define us. CNN, WarnerMedia, and this incredible team deserve that commitment.”
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