"Harassment Allegations" Cost Former U.S. Official a Prestigious Award

The "Emmy" award has been revoked from former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after sexual harassment allegations led to his resignation. Andrew Cuomo had received the "Emmy" in recognition of his televised achievements during the early months of the pandemic, according to Agence France-Presse. The Democratic governor, who took office in 2011, rose to prominence through daily briefings deemed "logical and reassuring," in contrast to former President Donald Trump's speeches on the pandemic, which were described as "distracting." The Television Academy praised this performance and awarded Cuomo the "Emmy" for his efforts, but announced on Tuesday, following his departure from the governor's mansion in Albany, that it would rescind the award. In its statement, the International Academy said: "In light of the New York Attorney General's report that followed Andrew Cuomo's resignation as governor, we have decided to revoke his special Emmy award for 2020." Cuomo has consistently denied these allegations, but he announced his resignation on August 10, following pressure and calls from his party, including from President Joe Biden. He was succeeded by Democrat Kathy Hochul, who thereby became the first woman to hold the position of Governor of New York.