Jordan Moreau Jeff Zucker has resigned from CNN after an investigation into fired anchor Chris Cuomo revealed that Zucker had not disclosed a consensual relationship with an unnamed colleague.On Wednesday morning, Zucker announced his resignation in a memo, obtained by The New York Times.“As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years.
I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong.
As a result, I am resigning today,” Zucker wrote in the memo to staff.The memo continued: “I came to CNN on January 18, 2013.
Together, we had nine great years. I certainly wish my tenure here had ended differently. But it was an amazing run. And I loved every minute.
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