The network's biggest star is a serial harasser. What did FOX do years ago when associate producer Andrea Mackris wouldn't tolerate the harassment and filed suit? FOX paid millions to keep her quiet.
Review some of the material in the court record available with a click on your favorite topic
at the Smoking Gun to get a true flavor of just how despicable O'Reilly's behavior is and ask one question: would any responsible corporation with any ethical standards keep Bill O'Reilly employed? No, of course not.
But this is FOX.
So when FOX decides to finally fire a disgusting individual who should have been shown the door after harassing his first female victim, its memo announcing the departure of a serial sexual harasser demonstrates the leadership of the corporation has zero regard for women.
FOX doesn't say one negative thing about its serial sexual harasser. That's not really surprising from a corporation where since its founding a serial sexual harasser, Roger Ailes, ran the place like it was boy's club from the 50's.
What could possibly be more disgusting than the FOX statement on Bill O'Reilly? Ah, you're thinking President Trump's support of Bill O'Reilly? No, one sexual harasser supporting another is not disgusting; it's just the state of affairs in America in 2017. What's more disgusting than FOX's statement is Bill O'Reilly's.
Review some of the material in the court record available with a click on your favorite topic
at the Smoking Gun to get a true flavor of just how despicable O'Reilly's behavior is and ask one question: would any responsible corporation with any ethical standards keep Bill O'Reilly employed? No, of course not.
But this is FOX.
So when FOX decides to finally fire a disgusting individual who should have been shown the door after harassing his first female victim, its memo announcing the departure of a serial sexual harasser demonstrates the leadership of the corporation has zero regard for women.
FOX's Announcement
‘‘We’d like to address
questions about Bill O’Reilly’s future at Fox News. After a thorough and
careful review of allegations against him, the Company and Bill O’Reilly have
agreed that Mr. O’Reilly will not return to the Fox News Channel.
This decision follows
an extensive review done in collaboration with outside counsel.
By ratings standards,
Bill O’Reilly is one of the most accomplished TV personalities in the history
of cable news. In fact, his success by any measure is indisputable. Fox News
has demonstrated again and again the strength of its talent bench. We have full
confidence that the network will continue to be a powerhouse in cable news.
Lastly, and most importantly, we want to
underscore our consistent commitment to fostering a work environment built on
the values of trust and respect."
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FOX doesn't say one negative thing about its serial sexual harasser. That's not really surprising from a corporation where since its founding a serial sexual harasser, Roger Ailes, ran the place like it was boy's club from the 50's.
What could possibly be more disgusting than the FOX statement on Bill O'Reilly? Ah, you're thinking President Trump's support of Bill O'Reilly? No, one sexual harasser supporting another is not disgusting; it's just the state of affairs in America in 2017. What's more disgusting than FOX's statement is Bill O'Reilly's.
O'Reilly's Statement
“Over
the past 20 years at Fox News, I have been extremely proud to launch and lead
one of the most successful news programs in history, which has consistently
informed and entertained millions of Americans and significantly contributed to
building Fox into the dominant news network in television. It is tremendously
disheartening that we part ways due to completely unfounded claims. But that is
the unfortunate reality many of us in the public eye must live with today. I
will always look back on my time at Fox with great pride in the unprecedented
success we achieved and with my deepest gratitude to all my dedicated viewers.
I wish only the best for Fox News Channel.”
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Nobody pays millions to settle allegations that are totally unfounded.
It does, however, make sense that the number one anchor on the network that has demonstrated since its founding absolutely no regard for the profession of journalism, that its main star attraction would put a bold face lie in his closing statement.
FOX and Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes: there's never been a trio more insulting to women or to journalism. Send a message to FOX. Turn off the "who do we hate today" channel. Turn off the "verifying facts prior to broadcast doesn't matter" channel. Turn off the "it's fine to pay millions to men who harass women and who in turn them pay the victims millions to keep their mouths shut" network. Turn off the "we have no regard for professional journalism" channel. Turn it off.
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