IS IT ANY WONDER THAT AGING CON M E N LOVE TO WATCH FOX?


Andrea Tantaros claims in an explosive new lawsuit that disgraced ex-network chairman Roger Ailes sexually harassed her and that high-ranking executives fostered a newsroom culture in which abusive behavior flourished.

“Fox News masquerades as defender of traditional family values, but behind the scenes, it operates like a sex-fueled, Playboy Mansion-like cult, steeped in intimidation, indecency and misogyny,” the suit reads.

Ailes was “the primary culprit,” according to the suit, but “his actions were condoned by his most senior lieutenants who engaged in a concerted effort to silence Tantaros by threats, humiliation, and retaliation.”

Tantaros’ suit is the second leveled against Ailes, but the first to name the network itself and several current executives as co-defendants ― recently promoted co-president Bill Shine, general counsel Dianne Brandi, media relations chief Irena Briganti and executive vice president Suzanne Scott.

Last month, former “Fox & Friends” host Gretchen Carlson opened the floodgates of sexual harassment accusations against Ailes, a legendary TV executive who built and ran Fox News for two decades after serving as a leading Republican operative and former adviser to three presidents. Ailes is reportedly now advising Republican nominee Donald Trump ahead of next month’s first presidential debate with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Less than two weeks after Carlson made her claims, Ailes stepped down as Fox News chairman amid widespread accusations about his behavior toward women throughout his careers in media and politics. At least 20 women ― including star anchor Megyn Kelly and a former Fox booker who described a harrowing two decades of harassment ― have reportedly come forward as part of an ongoing investigation launched by 21st Century Fox, the Murdoch-led parent company of Fox News.




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