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Date: 2016-09-06

Fox Settles With Gretchen Carlson Over Roger Ailes Sex Harassment Claims
The parent company of Fox News said on Tuesday that it had settled a lawsuit with its former anchor Gretchen Carlson, who said that Roger Ailes had sexually harassed her when he was chairman of the network.

A 21st Century Fox Corporation news release did not specify a settlement amount, but a person briefed on the settlement said that it amounted to $20 million, and that Mr. Ailes was responsible for a portion of the payment. The person also said Fox News was in settlement talks with other women at the network.

News of the settlement was reported earlier by Vanity Fair.

In its statement, the company apologized for the behavior, saying, “We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect and dignity that she and all of our colleagues deserve.”
Additionally, Fox News abruptly announced — just minutes after 21st Century Fox confirmed the settlement with Ms. Carlson — the departure of Greta Van Susteren, one of the network’s most recognizable talents. Ms. Van Susteren had been with Fox News for 14 years, and it appears her departure is effective immediately: Brit Hume will take over her 7 p.m. time slot, beginning on Tuesday night.

In a statement, Mr. Hume said, “I am happy to take on this assignment for the balance of this extraordinary election.”

Fox News’s co-presidents, Bill Shine and Jack Abernethy, said in a statement, “We are grateful for Greta’s many contributions over the years and wish her continued success.”

No statement was provided by Ms. Van Susteren.

Ms. Carlson, who filed suit on July 6, leading to Mr. Ailes’s ouster two weeks later, issued a statement:

“I am gratified that 21st Century Fox took decisive action after I filed my complaint. I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace. I want to thank all the brave women who came forward to tell their own stories and the many people across the country who embraced and supported me in their #StandWithGretchen. All women deserve a dignified and respectful workplace in which talent, hard work and loyalty are recognized, revered and rewarded.”
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