Posted: May 31, 2017

CNN cuts ties with Kathy Griffin over graphic photo

By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Kathy Griffin will no longer appear in CNN’s New Year’s Eve program in the wake of controversy over a graphic photo that showed the comedienne pretending to behead President Donald Trump.

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The news network announced the decision in a tweet Wednesday afternoon.

CNN has terminated our agreement with Kathy Griffin to appear on our New Year's Eve program.
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) May 31, 2017

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Kathy Griffin, Anderson Cooper

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: (L-R) Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin host 'New Year's Eve Live' on CNN during New Year's Eve 2017 in Times Square on December 31, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/FilmMagic)