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Ex-ABC producer sues CBS’s Gutman for alleged sexual harassment and hostile workplace
world9 days ago

Ex-ABC producer sues CBS’s Gutman for alleged sexual harassment and hostile workplace

Samira Said, a former ABC News field producer, filed a Los Angeles lawsuit naming CBS News Chief Correspondent Matt Gutman as a defendant, accusing him of making inappropriate sexual comments and contributing to a hostile work environment. The complaint details two incidents—a discussion that involved rating a female colleague’s appearance and a sexualized insinuation at a movie press event—and alleges ABC terminated Said in 2025 after medical leave. Said seeks compensatory and punitive damages, with CBS and ABC declining to comment.

via The Independent|
#abc-news#cbs-news#lawsuit
Gutman Hit With Harassment Suit Alleging Sexual Remarks at CBS News
media11 days ago

Gutman Hit With Harassment Suit Alleging Sexual Remarks at CBS News

A former ABC News producer has sued CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman in Los Angeles, alleging he created a hostile workplace by making two sexual remarks about a female colleague, including a sexual insinuation at a film press day; the lawsuit also names CBS News and The Walt Disney Co. as defendants and cites Gutman’s past suspensions at ABC. CBS News has not commented on the allegations as Gutman has gained prominence at CBS since joining earlier this year.

via The Daily Beast|
#abc-news#cbs-news#lawsuit
Gutman scandal widens as harassment suit targets CBS anchor
us-news11 days ago

Gutman scandal widens as harassment suit targets CBS anchor

CBS News anchor Matt Gutman, already a high-profile hire for CBS Evening News, is confronted by a sexual-harassment lawsuit from a former ABC News field producer who alleges Gutman made inappropriate remarks and sexualized comments about a female coworker; the report also recaps earlier ABC missteps by Gutman—including a Kobe Bryant helicopter crash error and a hospital-visit COVID policy violation—and notes CBS’s ongoing ratings struggles as it faces scrutiny over Gutman’s past conduct.

via New York Post|
#abc-news#cbs-news#lawsuit
Lawsuit Details Alleged Harassment Involving CBS’s Matt Gutman and an ABC Producer
media11 days ago

Lawsuit Details Alleged Harassment Involving CBS’s Matt Gutman and an ABC Producer

A wrongful-termination suit filed in California accuses ABC News of discriminating against former field producer Samira Said and alleges that CBS News’ Matt Gutman participated in a hostile, sexually charged environment. Said, who worked at ABC from 2021 to 2025, says she was placed on a male-only team, faced sexualized remarks about a colleague’s appearance, was denied medical leave and accommodations, was demoted, and ultimately terminated in 2025. She seeks unspecified damages; Gutman is named in the complaint and is now with CBS News.

via Variety|
#abc-news#cbs-news#lawsuit
Gutman Hit by Sexual Harassment Suit Amid ABC/Disney Litigation
us-news12 days ago

Gutman Hit by Sexual Harassment Suit Amid ABC/Disney Litigation

Former ABC News field producer Samira Said filed a Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit accusing CBS News anchor Matt Gutman of making inappropriate sexual remarks and a sexualized insinuation about her during two assignments years ago; the suit names Gutman, ABC News, and The Walt Disney Co. as defendants and says Said was wrongfully fired in 2025 as part of ABC's broader wrongful termination case, including claims of failing to provide accommodations under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. Said seeks compensatory and punitive damages; Gutman recently joined CBS News and helped boost CBS Evening News ratings during his time filling in for Tony Dokoupil.

via New York Post|
#abc-news#disney#gutman
Cooper Pushback: Alex Refutes Portnoy’s Barstool Exit Claims
celebrity-news13 days ago

Cooper Pushback: Alex Refutes Portnoy’s Barstool Exit Claims

Alex Cooper pushed back on Dave Portnoy’s bombshell memoir claim that she and Sofia Franklyn planned to fake sexual-harassment allegations to exit Barstool Sports, telling CNBC that Portnoy has his version and she has hers and that she’s not seeking drama. She notes Portnoy helped launch her career, but she hasn’t read his memoir yet. Meanwhile, Cooper left Barstool in 2021 for a Spotify deal and moved to SiriusXM in 2024; Franklyn is set to address their fallout in a forthcoming memoir.

via Page Six|
#alex-cooper#barstool-sports#celebrity-feuds
Ethics findings link campaign money to Las Vegas trip amid harassment allegations
politics-and-government13 days ago

Ethics findings link campaign money to Las Vegas trip amid harassment allegations

The House Committee on Ethics found substantial evidence that U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards sexually harassed two young female staffers and created a hostile work environment, and campaign-finance records show he used donors’ funds for a Las Vegas trip with one former staffer, while he missed votes and canceled a tele-town hall during a government shutdown before dropping his reelection bid.

via Raleigh News & Observer|
#campaign-finance#chuck-edwards#ethics-investigation
NC Rep. Chuck Edwards Withdraws Reelection Bid After Harassment Findings
politics21 days ago

NC Rep. Chuck Edwards Withdraws Reelection Bid After Harassment Findings

Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina said he will not seek another term after the House Ethics Committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in harassment toward two young female staffers; the bipartisan panel recommended censure, which would require a formal rebuke in the House if approved. Edwards will finish his current term, with his race previously viewed as a toss-up, and the investigation noted no sex activity but said his conduct could be seen as inappropriate.

via The Guardian|
#censure#congress#ethics
Democratic Women demand Edwards resign after ethics ruling
politics23 days ago

Democratic Women demand Edwards resign after ethics ruling

The House Democratic Women's Caucus called for Rep. Chuck Edwards to resign after the House Ethics Committee found he violated rules related to sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. They argue censure is insufficient and plan to pursue tougher penalties, while Edwards and his lawyers dispute the findings; a censure vote is anticipated after the August recess.

via Axios|
#censure#chuck-edwards#democratic-womens-caucus
politics23 days ago

House Ethics Panel calls for censure of Rep. Edwards over staffer harassment findings

The House Ethics Committee recommended censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) after finding persistent, inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including remarks about appearance, gifts and social events; the panel says this violated the spirit of House harassment rules, though it did not find sexual activity, and a privileged floor vote on the censure is planned when the House returns.

via Politico|
#congress#ethics#north-carolina
Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards in staffer misconduct case
politics23 days ago

Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards in staffer misconduct case

The House Ethics Committee has recommended that the full House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after finding persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts and personal invitations. The panel says there is no proven sexual activity or quid pro quo, but the behavior could be interpreted as harassment and reflects a power imbalance, potentially affecting Edwards’ political standing as Congress returns in September.

via NBC News|
#censure#chuck-edwards#house-ethics-committee
Ethics Report Says Rep. Edwards Crossed Professional Boundaries With Aides, Recommends Censure
politics23 days ago

Ethics Report Says Rep. Edwards Crossed Professional Boundaries With Aides, Recommends Censure

A House Ethics Committee report finds Rep. Chuck Edwards engaged in a pattern of inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, comments on appearance, and invitations to dinners, vacations, and even a singer at a party, leaving one staffer feeling “scared lowkey.” Investigators documented discomfort among staffers, noted deleted messages, and the committee recommended the full House censure; Edwards denies sexual intent but acknowledges a pattern that could be interpreted as such. The allegations center on conduct in his Capitol Hill office with staffers decades his junior, and the office did not immediately respond for comment.

via New York Post|
#congress#house-ethics-committee#north-carolina
St. Paul Mayor Faces Independent Probe Over Harassment Claims
politics27 days ago

St. Paul Mayor Faces Independent Probe Over Harassment Claims

St. Paul’s first female mayor, Kaohly Her, is under a formal, independent investigation for sexual harassment following a complaint by Police Chief Axel Henry. An outside law firm is probing alleged inappropriate messages to city employees, including members of the police department. Her says she cooperates and regrets any unintended impact, while Henry filed the complaint to protect staff from retaliation; the investigation is ongoing and no findings or public report date have been announced.

via The Guardian|
#investigation#mayor#police-department
St. Paul Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment, Police Chief Alleges
us-politics28 days ago

St. Paul Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment, Police Chief Alleges

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is accused by Police Chief Axel Henry of sexual harassment toward him and other city employees, including a text that referenced a ‘Happy Weiner Wednesday.’ The city has hired an outside law firm to investigate, and Henry’s attorney says the mayor’s phones should be examined; litigation is considered foreseeable. Her says she has cooperated with the investigation and believes the full facts will come to light.

via The Independent|
#minnesota#police-chief#sexual-harassment
St. Paul mayor faces probe as police chief alleges harassment
politics28 days ago

St. Paul mayor faces probe as police chief alleges harassment

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint alleging inappropriate conduct toward him and other city employees; an outside firm has been hired to conduct the inquiry, and Her says she’s cooperating and expects the full facts to come to light, amid prior allegations and a restraining order petition against her.

via NBC News|
#investigation#kaohly-her#police-department