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Ex-staffer sues Fox News and former Trump aide over sexual abuse claims

9:27pm January 26, 2023

by David Folkenflik

In a lawsuit, an ex-staffer alleges the late Fox News chief Roger Ailes, shown above, sexually abused her for years. She is also suing former top Fox executive Bill Shine, alleging he enabled Ailes.

Roger Ailes, Founder Of 'Fox News,' Dies At 77

9:11am May 19, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Roger Ailes, the founding visionary of Fox News who propelled it to great profits and ratings but resigned in disgrace last summer, has died at 77.

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As Fox News chairman and CEO, Roger Ailes turned the network into a ratings juggernaut but was forced to resign amid a sexual harassment scandal.

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Roger Ailes, Former Fox News CEO, Dies At 77

11:08am May 18, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Former Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes has died, the network says, citing a statement from the late executive's family. Ailes resigned from his post leading Fox News last July.

Fox News co-President Bill Shine has not been accused of sexual harassment, but a number of women at Fox News have alleged that he was aware of inappropriate behavior and dismissed their complaints.

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Fox News Co-President Bill Shine Resigns

6:20pm May 01, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Shine's departure is part of the aftershocks of the sexual harassment scandal that has gripped the network since last summer, leading to the exit of former Chairman Roger Ailes and host Bill O'Reilly.

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Ailes Accuser Says Fox News Execs Ordered Eavesdropping On Her Digital Devices

6:14pm April 24, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Suspended Fox News host Andrea Tantaros says the executives tried to intimidate her by arranging to have her private communications spied on and fed to Twitter accounts acting on the network's behalf.

Rupert Murdoch (center) and his sons Lachlan (left) and James attend the 2014 Television Academy Hall of Fame in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Beyond Sexual Harassment, Lesser Known Scandals Could Cost The Murdochs A $14B Deal

3:50pm April 24, 2017

by David Folkenflik

For the Murdochs, who control Fox News as part of a larger media empire, getting rid of Bill O'Reilly is a move to regain full control of the European broadcasting giant Sky in a $14.6 billion deal.

Bill O'Reilly attends a 2016 ceremony held by The Hollywood Reporter in New York City.

Bill O'Reilly Is Out At Fox News

7:02pm April 19, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Amid a sexual harassment scandal, 21st Century Fox has announced it's parting ways with the host of cable news behemoth The O'Reilly Factor. Tucker Carlson will take O'Reilly's old time slot.

An ad for Bill O'Reilly's top-rated Fox News show stares back at passersby outside the News Corp. headquarters in New York City earlier this month. O'Reilly is stepping away from the show for a vacation as controversy continues to mount around sexual hara

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Amid Backlash From Advertisers, Bill O'Reilly Takes A Spring Break

2:17pm April 12, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

When he announced his vacation Tuesday, O'Reilly carefully noted it had been planned for a while. Still, the trip comes at a conspicuous time for O'Reilly, who is facing sexual harassment allegations.

Advertisers are beginning to pull their commercials from Fox News star Bill O'Reilly's flagship broadcast as allegations of sexual harassment continue to grow.

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As Scandals Crest, Fox News Once More Under Siege

11:10am April 05, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Advertisers are beginning to pull their commercials from Fox News star Bill O'Reilly's flagship broadcast as allegations of sexual harassment continue to grow.

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Then-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes poses at the network's New York City studios in 2006. Ailes served as CEO from Fox News' first day in 1996 until his resignation in July.

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Fresh Lawsuit Against Ailes Slams Fox News' Response To Harassment Claims

4:54pm April 03, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Fox News contributor Julie Roginsky says in the complaint that the network's past chairman, Roger Ailes, made unwanted sexual advances while leading her to believe that a big promotion would follow.

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