An attorney representing JonBenet Ramsey’s brother indicates he has settled a $750 million lawsuit claiming that a CBS documentary pushed a theory that he was responsible for his sister’s 1996 murder. According to Reuters, Lin Wood issued a statement on Friday regarding his client, Burke Ramsey. “I can only comment that the case has been …
By ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CBS on Friday pledged to give $20 million to 18 organizations dedicated to eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace as the network tries to recover from a scandal that led to the ouster of its top executive, Les Moonves. The announcement comes as the network’s crisis …
By MAE ANDERSON, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An internal investigation of former CBS chief Les Moonves has turned up more evidence of sexual misconduct, as well as lying and destruction of evidence, throwing into jeopardy his $120 million severance package, The New York Times reported Wednesday. A look at what’s known about the …
By DAVID BAUDER , AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime CBS new chief Les Moonves resigned Sunday, just hours after six more women joined others who had previously accused the long-time television executive with sexual misconduct. Moonves’s resignation is effective immediately, CBS said in a statement posted on its website Sunday night. The network …
By MAE ANDERSON and LYNN ELBER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The executive producer of the CBS news show “60 Minutes” is delaying his return from vacation until an investigation into sexual misconduct claims at the network wraps up. Meanwhile, CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl told reporters on Sunday that CBS isn’t saying it’s …
Disgraced television journalist Charlie Rose has been accused of sexually harassing 27 women over a three-decade span at PBS and CBS. Describing his alleged misconduct as “widespread,” The Washington Post reported that dozens of women —14 at CBS and 13 elsewhere—have levied sexual harassment claims against Rose, 76. Managers at CBS were warned about Rose’s …
