CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns After Relationship with Colleague

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BOLDUAN: "We have news now to report involving our network. CNN President Jeff Zucker has just resigned after disclosing a consensual relationship with a colleague. Jeff has led our company, led CNN for the last 9 years. Joining me now is CNN chief media correspondent, host of 'Reliable Sources' Brian Stelter. Brian, what more you have?"
STELTER: "As you said, Kate, Zucker's been a larger than life figure at this organization for nearly a decade, a pioneering figure, and now his resignation is stunning this newsroom and the news industry. And let me read his memo in full and then put it into context for the viewers. He wrote to staffers a few minutes ago, quote, 'As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN,' -- Cuomo, of course, fired last month, Zucker says, '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 continues in the memo here, 'I came to CNN on January 28, 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 everyminute. I am grateful to the thousands of incredibly talented CNN and Turner Sports employees who helped make this such a joy for me, and such a success for all of us. I wish each other of you nothing but the best years ahead.' That memo from Jeff Zucker, a few minutes ago, a stunner for the CNN News and for Turner Sports which he also oversaw in recent years. Now the head of WarnerMedia Jason Kilar just announced that he will be announcing an interim leadership plan shortly. In other words, he’s no naming a new boss right away. That tells you this did happen very suddenly.”