Company will pay $20 million to settle suit
21st Century Fox is settling a lawsuit brought by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, the company confirmed Tuesday morning. Terms of the settlement were not public, but Vanity Fair reported that it is for $20 million.
“21st Century Fox is pleased to announce that it has settled Gretchen Carlson’s lawsuit,” a statement from the company said. “During her tenure at Fox News, Gretchen exhibited the highest standards of journalism and professionalism. She developed a loyal audience and was a daily source of information for many Americans. We are proud that she was part of the Fox News team. We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect that she & all our colleagues deserve”
“I am gratified that 21st Century Fox took decisive action after I filed my Complaint,” Carlson said in a statement. “I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace. I want to thank all the brave women who came forward to tell their own stories and the many people across the country who embraced and supported me in their #StandWithGretchen. All women deserve a dignified and respectful workplace.”
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—>> 21st Century Fox apologizes to @GretchenCarlson and announces it has settled with her https://t.co/qSQs6nLXX6 pic.twitter.com/wCuGnbNuZT
— Hadas Gold (@Hadas_Gold) September 6, 2016
NEWS- @greta leaving Fox News! @brithume will anchor "On the Record!"
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) September 6, 2016
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— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) September 6, 2016
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