The disgraced politician, who resigned over allegations that he sexually harassed 11 women while serving in office, is losing the award bestowed on him last November by the International Academy, which presents the international Emmys. “The International Academy announced today that in light of the New York Attorney General’s report, and Andrew Cuomo’s subsequent resignation as governor, it is rescinding his special 2020 International Emmy Award,” the organization said in a statement. In February, Cuomo came under fire in reports that the governor’s office undercounted the number of COVID-19 deaths that occurred in the state’s nursing homes. At the same time, several women — some of whom worked in the governor’s office — accused the then-governor of unwanted kissing, groping and making inappropriate comments. Cuomo is the second International Emmy Founders Award honoree to have his honor revoked in recent years.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 24, 2021 18:44 UTC