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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 07:38 PM Jul 2016

Gretchen Carlson’s lawyers contacted by 10 women after Roger Ailes suit: CNN

Attorneys for former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson were contacted by 10 women in the wake of their lawsuit against the network’s CEO, Roger Ailes, CNN’s Brian Stelter reported on Wednesday afternoon.

“I just spoke with one of the attorneys involved in Carlson’s suit,” Stelter said in video posted by Media Matters, adding that the women reached out “because they say they also have stories to share about treatment by Roger Ailes.”

Stelter did point out that the women have not joined the lawsuit filed by Carlson on Wednesday.

Carlson said in her lawsuit that she was fired in response to both denying Ailes’ sexual overtures and objecting to what she called “severe and pervasive harassment” during her 11-year career working for the conservative news network. Stelter pointed out that neither Fox nor Ailes have commented on the suit, and that the network has not covered Carlson’s allegations.

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Gretchen Carlson’s lawyers contacted by 10 women after Roger Ailes suit: CNN (Original Post) DonViejo Jul 2016 OP
He better pay her quickly and stfu and keep his nasty paws to himself bravenak Jul 2016 #1
Why did she hang on for 11 years babylonsister Jul 2016 #2
money...and she had the conservative right's ear Demonaut Jul 2016 #7
It MUST have just happened,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, or keithbvadu2 Jul 2016 #10
I'm guessing option 2. nt dflprincess Jul 2016 #18
Maybe because she likes having a career, and anchor/host jobs Ilsa Jul 2016 #20
SCHADENFRUEDE!!! DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #3
SCHADENFREUDE ! SCantiGOP Jul 2016 #13
I'm loving this story PJMcK Jul 2016 #4
high road for mr low road? pansypoo53219 Jul 2016 #5
Oh my. This should be interesting. nt sufrommich Jul 2016 #6
Isn't Ailes a big pal of Trump? Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #8
I'm shocked, shocked to hear of sexism at Faux ! MH1 Jul 2016 #9
Those rich, powerful old farts think they are above the law elmac Jul 2016 #11
Thanks, Obama SCantiGOP Jul 2016 #12
He's both too big chapdrum Jul 2016 #14
Ailes is an old man, and Murdoch may just get rid of him (especially if Jerry doesn't like him). Zen Democrat Jul 2016 #16
OH NOES! Rex Jul 2016 #15
HEY SOFA KING, PASS THE POPCORN PLEASE Skittles Jul 2016 #17
Looks like Jabba the Hut pawed a lot of women, as his kind tend to do. nt. SunSeeker Jul 2016 #19
Awful experience. High price for high visibility salin Jul 2016 #21
This lawsuit may expand with additional plaintiffs Gothmog Jul 2016 #22

babylonsister

(171,081 posts)
2. Why did she hang on for 11 years
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 07:45 PM
Jul 2016

if the conditions were not tolerable?

But I say, the more, the merrier. Ailes sounds like he deserves it.

keithbvadu2

(36,890 posts)
10. It MUST have just happened,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, or
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 09:14 PM
Jul 2016

it has been ok with her as long as the money kept coming in.

Ilsa

(61,697 posts)
20. Maybe because she likes having a career, and anchor/host jobs
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 10:29 PM
Jul 2016

aren't plentiful.

I admire her for putting up with it as long as she did, and she's right to sue over being canned for turning down that pig.

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
3. SCHADENFRUEDE!!!
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 07:50 PM
Jul 2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schadenfreude

I know some my want to take the high road, but frankly, if you are not feeling some joy about this, you have no soul. I do feel sorry for Carlson, as anyone who is the victim of sexual harassment is, yes THE VICTIM, repeat, the VICTIM. We must be careful NOT to do what the right wing does to Victims; I am sure the folks at you know where have a firing squad of trolls ready to sl*t shame her.

However, it is funny when the people who polish their halos so much, who are the first to demonize, brutalize and scrutinize, are shown for having feet of cheap clay. Dare I say, I hope Rachel Maddow is on the phones, or for that matter, Hillary herself, because there is no better way to show exactly WHY we need Fox and their compatriots to go down in flames, sans any dignity.

PJMcK

(22,048 posts)
4. I'm loving this story
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 07:53 PM
Jul 2016

Wouldn't it be beautiful justice if all kinds of shit rained down on Roger Ailes and Fox News?!

BRING IT!!!

MH1

(17,600 posts)
9. I'm shocked, shocked to hear of sexism at Faux !
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 09:00 PM
Jul 2016

Okay, not really.

I am glad they are coming forward, and I will enjoy seeing Ailes get his comeuppance.

salin

(48,955 posts)
21. Awful experience. High price for high visibility
Wed Jul 6, 2016, 10:33 PM
Jul 2016

kudos for finally acting/speaking, Gretchen.

Hard story to be sympathetic - because for years victims of such abuse have been belittled/dismissed on this network, and in the broader network of RW media. But at the same time - I can't condone what you have endured - regardless of your role in, by participating in the discussions, perpetuating such awful behavior.

That is - I support your action, and recognize that acting publicly against such a large financial force (Behind Ailes are the Murdocks), and appreciate the courage to act. But while I appreciate your courage, I also recognize how hard it is for me to do so - as I recognize how high a public profile for years you have had at this influential network that so often (even on the shows on which you appeared) reinforced the attitudes towards women that allowed for the same sort of awful behavior against female employees, relatives and (sadly) mates.

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