CBS hires former SEC chief to oversee investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Moonves
6 years, 7 months ago

CBS hires former SEC chief to oversee investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Moonves

LA Times  

Mary Jo White, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has been hired to lead CBS’ investigation into allegations of misconduct. CBS has hired two high-powered New York law firms to conduct “a full investigation” into allegations of misconduct by Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves as well as complaints about executives at CBS News, the company said Wednesday night. They also asked the firms to delve into “cultural issues at all levels of CBS,” the company said in a statement. In addition, the CBS board said in the statement that it “takes these allegations seriously and is committed to acting in the best interest of the company and all of its shareholders.” Additionally, Gordon — the former head of the NAACP — was elected to serve as the board’s lead independent director.

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Former CBS chief Leslie Moonves to pay $11,250 fine to settle L.A. ethics case
1 year, 1 month ago

Former CBS chief Leslie Moonves to pay $11,250 fine to settle L.A. ethics case

LA Times  

Former CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves has agreed to pay an $11,250 fine to settle a Los Angeles City Ethics Commission complaint that accused him of interfering with a police investigation and inducing a government official to violate laws. Over the next few weeks, Palka, Moonves and one of Moonves’ underlings discussed strategies to thwart Golden-Gottlieb’s report and worked to …

CBS, LAPD captain led cover-up of sexual assault report against Moonves, AG says
2 years, 4 months ago

CBS, LAPD captain led cover-up of sexual assault report against Moonves, AG says

LA Times  

Leslie Moonves, former chairman and chief executive of CBS Corp., has agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve a lingering inquiry after his corporate departure. The New York attorney general’s office released a sweeping report Wednesday that detailed an elaborate cover-up at the highest levels of CBS in late 2017 and 2018 to try to contain allegations of sexual harassment …

CBS hires Proskauer Rose to investigate alleged misconduct by CBS TV stations heads
4 years, 1 month ago

CBS hires Proskauer Rose to investigate alleged misconduct by CBS TV stations heads

LA Times  

CBS said it hired the prominent law firm, Proskauer Rose, to investigate allegations of misconduct by TV station leaders. CBS late Friday announced it had hired a prominent New York law firm, Proskauer Rose, to investigate allegations of misconduct by two senior executives in the TV stations group. The move comes five days after a Los Angeles Times’ investigation into …

After Leslie Moonves, claims of 'toxic' culture in CBS TV stations
5 years, 3 months ago

After Leslie Moonves, claims of 'toxic' culture in CBS TV stations

LA Times  

Sports reporter Jill Arrington has struggled to find work since being dismissed by KCBS-TV, a CBS network-owned station in Los Angeles. “Oooh, isn’t she tough,” Arrington recalls the former general manager of CBS’ L.A. stations, Steve Mauldin, saying during a March 2018 meeting. Arrington nonetheless said she “felt it could be a whole new career for me, and a place …

Virginia Lt. Gov. Sues CBS For Reporting On 'Me Too' Accusations
5 years, 6 months ago

Virginia Lt. Gov. Sues CBS For Reporting On 'Me Too' Accusations

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax, who’s held office since last year, is seeking $400 million in damages from the network for broadcasting “intentionally fabricated, false, and politically-motivated statements” from the two women in April. “The timing and circumstances of these false and salacious allegations demonstrate that it was a political hit job — a deliberate and calculated effort …

CBS extends acting CEO Joseph Ianniello’s tenure through December
5 years, 10 months ago

CBS extends acting CEO Joseph Ianniello’s tenure through December

LA Times  

CBS Corp. is weighing whether to merge with Viacom Inc. or plot its own course. CBS Corp. has suspended its search for a chief executive and extended acting Chief Executive Joseph Ianniello’s contract through the end of the year as the company weighs whether to merge with Viacom Inc. or plot its own course. “He steadied the ship with some …

CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance
6 years, 3 months ago

CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CBS announced Monday that former CEO Les Moonves will not receive his $120 million severance package after the board of directors concluded he violated company policy and was uncooperative with an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. “I hope other corporations are learning that lesson.” New York-based CBS Corp. said at the time of Moonves’ departure that it …

Former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves isn’t entitled to $120 million in severance, board finds
6 years, 3 months ago

Former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves isn’t entitled to $120 million in severance, board finds

LA Times  

After an exhaustive four-month investigation that rattled CBS to its core, the company’s board of directors said Monday it was stripping former Chief Executive Leslie Moonves of his $120-million severance over allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS’ acting Chief Executive Joseph Ianniello said in a memo to staff that it was “good to have the investigation behind us” but added that …

CBS’ Leslie Moonves sex scandal: Portrait emerges of a culture of fear, entitlement — and little accountability
6 years, 3 months ago

CBS’ Leslie Moonves sex scandal: Portrait emerges of a culture of fear, entitlement — and little accountability

LA Times  

Investigators are wrapping up their investigation of former CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves, pictured in 2017. With each new revelation, a portrait has emerged of a culture of fear, entitlement and little accountability at the legendary broadcasting company known for NFL football, news magazine “60 Minutes,” “NCIS” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Moonves’ reign, which abruptly ended when he was …

Former CBS chief Moonves accused of more sexual misconduct
6 years, 3 months ago

Former CBS chief Moonves accused of more sexual misconduct

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — 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. Investigators also found that he received oral sex from at least four CBS employees “under circumstances that sound …

CBS investigators interview Phyllis Golden-Gottlieb, who accused Leslie Moonves of sexual assault
6 years, 6 months ago

CBS investigators interview Phyllis Golden-Gottlieb, who accused Leslie Moonves of sexual assault

LA Times  

Former television executive Phyllis Golden-Gottlieb talks about an alleged incident involving former CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves in the L.A. law offices of Gloria Allred on Tuesday. For more than 30 years, Phyllis Golden-Gottlieb has been unable to erase the memories of encounters with Leslie Moonves, the once-powerful chief executive of CBS Corp. Golden-Gottlieb was a TV show development executive …

Time’s Up asks CBS to donate Les Moonves’ $120-million severance to groups fighting sexual harassment
6 years, 6 months ago

Time’s Up asks CBS to donate Les Moonves’ $120-million severance to groups fighting sexual harassment

LA Times  

Les Moonves resigned from his post as CEO of CBS Corp. on Sunday following allegations of sexual misconduct. Following the resignation of CBS Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves, Time’s Up is calling on CBS board members to enact sweeping changes to shift the media company’s structure and workplace culture. “Sexual harassment, retaliation and toxic work environments exist when …

Les Moonves resigns from CBS amid new allegations of sexual misconduct
6 years, 6 months ago

Les Moonves resigns from CBS amid new allegations of sexual misconduct

The Independent  

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CBS’ Les Moonves quits after new sex misconduct charges
6 years, 6 months ago

CBS’ Les Moonves quits after new sex misconduct charges

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — CBS Chief Les Moonves resigned Sunday, just hours after six more women accused the veteran television executive of sexual misconduct. “Moonves will not receive any severance benefits at this time ; any payments to be made in the future will depend upon the results of the independent investigation and subsequent board evaluation,” the network’s statement said. In …

Les Moonves Steps Down From CBS After Harassment Allegations
6 years, 6 months ago

Les Moonves Steps Down From CBS After Harassment Allegations

NPR  

Les Moonves Steps Down From CBS After Harassment Allegations Steve Inskeep talks to Ronan Farrow of The New Yorker about the departure of CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves from the media company following additional allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Les Moonves was already under pressure after a New Yorker story reported six women's allegations of sexual harassment. He …

Les Moonves Out At CBS After Harassment Allegations
6 years, 6 months ago

Les Moonves Out At CBS After Harassment Allegations

NPR  

Les Moonves Out At CBS After Harassment Allegations Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Updated at 10:50 a.m. ET Monday Les Moonves has stepped down as the chairman, president and CEO of CBS Corporation, after 12 women accused him of sexual misconduct that spanned decades in two reports published in The New Yorker. Sponsor Message CBS and …

CBS hit with shareholder lawsuit over CEO Leslie Moonves’ alleged sexual misconduct
6 years, 6 months ago

CBS hit with shareholder lawsuit over CEO Leslie Moonves’ alleged sexual misconduct

LA Times  

A shareholder lawsuit contends that alleged misconduct by CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves has hurt investors. A New York law firm filed a class-action complaint against CBS Corp. on Monday, alleging shareholders have suffered as a result of allegations of sexual misconduct by Chief Executive Leslie Moonves. CBS shares plunged 6% on July 27, the day that the New Yorker …

CBS entertainment chief Kelly Kahl says harassment allegations at the company ‘need to be taken seriously’
6 years, 7 months ago

CBS entertainment chief Kelly Kahl says harassment allegations at the company ‘need to be taken seriously’

LA Times  

CBS’ TV entertainment chief went on the defensive Sunday in response to explosive allegations of sexual harassment that have roiled the company and threatened to end the reign of his longtime boss Leslie Moonves. All allegations need to be and are being taken seriously.” Kahl is the first CBS executive to speak in a public forum about the matter since …

CBS board knew about Leslie Moonves’ sexual harassment allegations, sources say
6 years, 7 months ago

CBS board knew about Leslie Moonves’ sexual harassment allegations, sources say

LA Times  

CBS board members learned several months ago that the Los Angeles Police Department had investigated an alleged sexual assault by CBS Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly. Board members have faced criticism from corporate governance experts and others for not taking more aggressive action — …

CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke
6 years, 7 months ago

CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke

NPR  

CEO Les Moonves Speaks During First CBS Earnings Call Since Allegations Broke CBS reported quarterly earnings after the market closed Thursday. But the investment analysts were there to ask questions, and it's hard to understand the fortunes and future of CBS Corporation without understanding the fate of its CEO - Moonves has led them to so much financial success - …

Les Moonves Remains At Helm As CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations
6 years, 7 months ago

Les Moonves Remains At Helm As CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations

NPR  

Les Moonves Remains At Helm As CBS Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations Enlarge this image toggle caption Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Showtime Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Showtime CBS' CEO Leslie Moonves will remain at the helm of the media company as the board of directors launches an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted several women over decades. In an interview …

CBS investigating sexual misconduct allegations against CEO Les Moonves
6 years, 7 months ago

CBS investigating sexual misconduct allegations against CEO Les Moonves

The Independent  

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Report Details Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CBS CEO Les Moonves
6 years, 7 months ago

Report Details Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CBS CEO Les Moonves

NPR  

Report Details Sexual Harassment Allegations Against CBS CEO Les Moonves SCOTT SIMON, HOST: CBS has long been the most watched television network in America. But a drama is playing out off the air following an expose published in The New Yorker late yesterday in which CBS CEO Les Moonves is accused of sexual misconduct by six women. The story's by …

Longtime CBS CEO Les Moonves Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations
6 years, 7 months ago

Longtime CBS CEO Les Moonves Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations

NPR  

Longtime CBS CEO Les Moonves Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Longtime CBS CEO Leslie Moonves is being accused of sexual misconduct in an expose published by The New Yorker magazine. FARROW: So this story is a look at both Leslie Moonves' leadership at CBS and also charges that he elevated other men around him and protected them who …

CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves accused by six women of misconduct dating back to the 1980s, according to report
6 years, 7 months ago

CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves accused by six women of misconduct dating back to the 1980s, according to report

LA Times  

CBS’ independent shareholders said they would investigate claims of sexual harassment in advance of an expected report targeting CEO Leslie Moonves, shown earlier this month in Sun Valley, Idaho. “All allegations of personal misconduct are to be taken seriously,” CBS’ independent directors said in the statement, which didn’t specifically mention Moonves or the report. “The Independent Directors of CBS have …

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