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Fox News, Gretchen Carlson settling lawsuit
21st Century Fox has agreed to a settlement with Gretchen Carlson, the anchorwoman who sued Roger Ailes alleging harassment and retaliation in July,
Ailes, the powerful Fox News CEO and chairman, resigned in the wake of the allegations, which he has continuously denied.
21st Century Fox, however, is acknowledging harm.
In a highly unusual public statement on Tuesday morning, the company said, "We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect that she and all our colleagues deserve."
According to Vanity Fair, Fox's settlement with Carlson is for $20 million. The magazine reports that Fox has also reached settlements with two other women who alleged harassment by Ailes.
In a statement of her own, Carlson said, "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."
*******************************************************************************************************************************Greta Van Susteren leaving Fox News
Greta Van Susteren, one of the top anchors on Fox News for the past decade, is leaving the cable news channel, effective immediately.
The stunning announcement was made by Fox News on Tuesday morning. No reason for her exit was given.
Van Susteren has been the host of the 7 p.m. hour, called "On the Record."
Former 6 p.m. host Brit Hume will take over the time slot temporarily.
"I am happy to take on this assignment for the balance of this extraordinary election," Hume said in a statement.
Van Susteren was not quoted in the statement.