C and n parent company, h t and t is moling paying nine million dollars to former host cris quomo as a settlement over his exit. Quomo was fired by network executive citing his improper role in advising his brother, the then new york governor, andrew over sexual harassment charges. M a t and t's consideration of a settlement comes on the heels of can n chiefs of jeff sucker's departure from the network after he fell to disclose a relationship with female staff member.