Even More Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Former Fox News Chairman Alies
The nightmare for former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, is still not over. New sexual harassment accusations against Ailes have recently surfaced, nearly six months after Fox paid out $20 million to settle one sexual harassment case. Curanaj’s suit is not against Ailes or Fox News, but against the New York Fox TV Station she worked for. Curanaj is alleging gender, age, race and pregnancy discrimination.
Here is what we know about the recent complaint:
- Lidia Curanaj alleges that Ailes offered her an interview to join the Fox News Network after meeting in 2011.
- Ailes offered Curanaj a private interview after completing her group interview.
- Ailes told her to stand up and turn around for him, claiming that it was important for females in the industry to look good.
- Ailes allegedly asked someone from Curanaj’s past if she “put out.” When the man told her that she probably wouldn’t, Curanaj did not get the job.
- After Curanaj was denied the promotion, she complained to the station’s news director. It was then that he told her she wasn’t pretty enough to be on the air.
Though Ailes’ attorney couldn’t be reached, a spokesperson for Fox TV Stations released a statement alleging that Curanaj’s claims lack merit. More than two dozen women have come forth alleging sexual harassment against Ailes including former anchor Gretchen Carlson.
What do you think of all these allegations?
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