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Les Moonves: CBS chief investigated over sexual misconduct claims Les Moonves: CBS chief investigated over sexual misconduct claims
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CBS said on Friday it was investigating allegations of misconduct against its chief executive, Les Moonves, in a statement that came before the reportedly imminent publication of a New Yorker report. The New Yorker has published a report by Ronan Farrow detailing allegations of sexual misconduct against CBS chief executive Les Moonves, after the TV network had earlier said it investigating Moonves over the allegations.
The Hollywood Reporter said the New Yorker piece, by Ronan Farrow, contained allegations of “unwanted kissing and touching”. Six women accuse Moonves of harassment and intimidation, and dozens more describe abuse at CBS, the New Yorker reported.
The statement by the US television network said: “The independent directors of CBS have committed to investigating claims that violate the company’s clear policies in that regard. Upon the conclusion of that investigation, which involves recently reported allegations that go back several decades, the board will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action.” Farrow’s report says four women described “forcible touching or kissing during business meetings, in what they said appeared to be a practiced routine” and also that 30 current and former CBS employees said such behavior extended from Moonves across the corporation, including at CBS News and 60 Minutes.
The CBS statement read: “The independent directors of CBS have committed to investigating claims that violate the company’s clear policies in that regard. Upon the conclusion of that investigation, which involves recently reported allegations that go back several decades, the board will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action.”
Shares in CBS fell 6% in midday trading. The statement added: “We will continue to focus on creating value for our shareowners.”Shares in CBS fell 6% in midday trading. The statement added: “We will continue to focus on creating value for our shareowners.”
Before joining CBS, Moonves was president and chief executive of Warner Bros television, giving the green light to both Friends and ER. He joined CBS in 1995, working his way up to president in 1998 and chairman in 2003, the year it became America’s most watched network. He helped turn The Big Bang Theory and The Good Wife into major ratings successes.Before joining CBS, Moonves was president and chief executive of Warner Bros television, giving the green light to both Friends and ER. He joined CBS in 1995, working his way up to president in 1998 and chairman in 2003, the year it became America’s most watched network. He helped turn The Big Bang Theory and The Good Wife into major ratings successes.
In 2013 it was reported that Moonves earned more than $65m, making him one of TV’s highest paid executives. In the same year he was inducted into the television hall of fame. He went on to launch CBS All Access, home to Star Trek Discovery and The Good Fight.In 2013 it was reported that Moonves earned more than $65m, making him one of TV’s highest paid executives. In the same year he was inducted into the television hall of fame. He went on to launch CBS All Access, home to Star Trek Discovery and The Good Fight.
Since 2004, Moonves has been married to ex-news anchor and Big Brother presenter Julie Chen.Since 2004, Moonves has been married to ex-news anchor and Big Brother presenter Julie Chen.
Farrow is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of a New Yorker report that last year turned the media spotlight on Harvey Weinstein and contributed to the growth of the #MeToo movement. The now disgraced Hollywood producer has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges and is now free on bail.Farrow is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of a New Yorker report that last year turned the media spotlight on Harvey Weinstein and contributed to the growth of the #MeToo movement. The now disgraced Hollywood producer has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges and is now free on bail.
A New Yorker spokesman told the Hollywood reporter: “We don’t comment on pieces we haven’t published.”
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