Former Fox anchor Gretchen Carlson is suing Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, alleging that she was fired for rebuffing his sexual advances and protesting unequal treatment of women at Fox:
Breaking: "Fox News Host and Author Gretchen Carlson Files Sexual Harassment/Retaliation Lawsuit Against Fox Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes"July 6, 2016
Breaking: "Fox News Host and Author Gretchen Carlson Files Sexual Harassment/Retaliation Lawsuit Against Fox Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes"July 6, 2016
The 8-page lawsuit (opens in new tab) against Ailes was filed with the Superior Court of New Jersey, and can be seen in full over at Gawker (opens in new tab). Several reporters have tweeted excerpts of allegations made in the complaint, which include claims of sexual harassment by Carlson's former Fox & Friends co-anchor Steve Doocy, Ailes himself, and discriminatory treatment of women:
Wow. Gretchen Carlson files sexual harassment suit against Fox News chief Roger Ailes. pic.twitter.com/OIdSd3Xk5fJuly 6, 2016
From Gretchen Carlson's suit against Roger Ailes: pic.twitter.com/42GscBE2TPJuly 6, 2016
Carlson was allegedly fired from Fox on July 23, which The Daily Beast reports was the final day of her contract (opens in new tab). " According to the complaint, The Hollywood Reporter (opens in new tab) notes that Carlson expressed concern over the harassment to Ailes, who allegedly said, "I think you and I should have had a sexual relationship a long time ago and then you'd be good and better and I'd be good and better,' adding that 'sometimes problems are easier to solve' that way."
THR continues:
On Wednesday, Carlson posted a statement to her Facebook followers (opens in new tab) saying, "As you may have heard, I am no longer with Fox News (opens in new tab). I value your support and friendship, especially now, so please stay in touch with me."
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