In Late April, 11 Fox News employees filed a class action suit against the media giant, alleging that they experienced “intolerable” racial discrimination for years. The suit was filed in the New York State Supreme Court in the Bronx. It wasn’t the first complaint either. In March, two women came forward, claiming that they … [Read more...]
Another Sexual Harassment Settlement is Revealed Involving Fox News Executives
Former Fox News host, Juliet Huddy, accepted a settlement offer in September after a private sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and Fox CEO Jack Abernathy. Law News originally reported on the story on Monday, and claimed that the settlement was in the high six figure range according to sources closely involved in the … [Read more...]
Fox News Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
On Tuesday, 21st Century Fox settled the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson against ex-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. 21st Century Fox compensated Carlson $20 million and published a formal apology stating, “[Carlson] developed a loyal audience and was a daily source of information for many … [Read more...]
Former FBI Agent Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against FBI
On Thursday, August 18th, former FBI agent Danielle Marks filed a suit claiming that many of her former FBI coworkers repeatedly harassed her, along with other female coworkers. Marks is seeking back pay, attorney fees, compensatory damages, and is also requesting to be reinstated as an FBI agent. Denver attorneys Charlotte Sweeny and Kaitlyn … [Read more...]
American Bar Association Tightens Sexual Harassment Rules for Lawyers
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released a set of ethical guidelines which prohibit attorneys from singling out others by terms or actions which are meant to refer to their sex, religion, race, or other factors in a derogatory manner. The rule is by no means new; state bars across the country have already implemented similar … [Read more...]
More Women Accuse Roger Ailes of Sexual Harassment
After former Fox News co-host Gretchen Carlson announced last week that she is filing suit against the company’s chairman Roger Ailes for sexual harassment, six additional women have now come forward with similar allegations. New Accusers Step Forward In perhaps the most surprising of all of her allegations relating to Ailes, Carlson said … [Read more...]
Former Fox News Host Gretchen Carlson Sues Company Chairman Roger Ailes
Former Fox News Channel host Gretchen Carlson filed a sexual harassment suit against the company’s chairman Roger Ailes this week, claiming that the station declined to renew her contract as a result of her having rebuffed Ailes’ prior sexual advances. Carlson left Fox News in June, but was best known for her stint as one of the primary co-hosts … [Read more...]
