A former Fox News host is suing the network’s CEO and chairman, accusing him of sexual harassment.
Gretchen Carlson’s lawsuit claims that the sexual harassment, which included sexual comments and advances made by Roger Ailes, took place from September 2015 to last month. Carlson’s contract was not renewed.
According to CNNMoney, the lawsuit targets only Ailes, not the entire network.
Carlson posted a statement on her Facebook page Wednesday morning in response to the lawsuit: “As you may have heard, I am no longer with Fox News. I value your support and friendship, especially now, so please stay in touch with me.”
As you may have heard, I am no longer with Fox News. I value your support and friendship, especially now, so please...
Posted by Unofficial: Gretchen Carlson on Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Carlson had been with Fox News since 2005.
On Saturday, Carlson tweeted that six more women have made sexual harassment claims against Ailes.
Six more women allege Roger Ailes sexually harassed them. https://t.co/9srkeHXtU4 #StandWithGretchen
— Gretchen Carlson (@GretchenCarlson) July 9, 2016
Ailes' attorney released a statement on Saturday addressing the allegations.
Attorney for Ailes just issued this response to @NYMag story. The links are to stories that might bolster his case pic.twitter.com/UGAqI9iDn0
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) July 9, 2016
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