Fox News host Gretchen Carlson files a sexual harassment lawsuit against CEO Roger Ailes
"Ailes has unlawfully retaliated against Carlson and sabotaged her career because she refused his sexual advances and complained about severe and pervasive sexual harassment," the complaint read. Ref. USAToday.
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Reports: 21st Century Fox to pay Carlson $20M to settle sexual discrimination lawsuit
Former Fox News Channel host Gretchen Carlson had said she "Refused to sleep" with since-ousted CEO Roger Ailes and had reported "Disparaging treatment in the newsroom." "Vanity Fair" and "The Washington Post" cite anonymous sources in reporting on the amount of the settlement of the two-month-old lawsuit. The settlement itself was confirmed by the company over the news network. Ref. USAToday.