Fox News was sued by Britt McHenry, a contributor at the network and host of “Fox Nation”.
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McHenry’s lawyer Lisa Bloom filed the complaint in the Southern District of New York. McHenry is also suing the network’s parent company. Named in the file are Fox Nation head John Finley, Fox Corp, Fox Entertainment Group, human resources executive Monica Mekeel, George Murdoch (also known as Tyrus), News Corp, and Fox Nation executive producer Jennifer Rauchet.
On Twitter, McHenry posted “I am standing up for myself, for women and for what’s right. I have maintained the same allegations because the truth doesn’t change. I feel for any sexual harassment victim who has their story and evidence dismissed, doubted and not believed.” In a separate Tweet, she says, “There is documentation to prove everything I have claimed. I look forward to my day in court.”
Last night, Fox News released a statement reading, “Ms. McHenry’s lawsuit recycles the same allegations she filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights in October, to which we filed a response on Friday. As we have previously stated, Ms. McHenry’s allegations have been fully investigated and we are confident our actions will be deemed entirely appropriate in litigation. We expect all of her claims to be dismissed.”
Gretchen Carlson, who sued former Fox News head Roger Ailes for sexual harassment in 2016, showed support for McHenry on her on Twitter page, telling McHenry to “Stay strong and know you have an army of women supporting you. #befierce“.
Reference:
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fox-news-sued-by-britt-mchenry-harassment-claim-1261466
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