'Take her on a date to Del Friscos,' " the suit claims. March 24, 2017: Fox News comptroller Judy Slater sacked. The spokesperson said that Wallace was also investigated but "was cleared of any wrongdoing," and described the claims against him as "false. Former FOX 5 reporter Beth Parker, who came into your homes for almost two decades while covering stories across the D.C. region, has died. Also Read: Fox Business Host Charles Payne Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations: 'That Is an Ugly Lie', April 24, 2017: Andrea Tarantos files her own lawsuit, Andrea Tantaros, a former host of the Fox show The Five, filed a new lawsuit against Ailes, Shine and other network executives, claiming that an extensive online harassment campaign had been waged against her. Hashtag stirs debate over role of Christian schools in US, Celebrities express support and outrage after attack of Empire star Jussie Smollett, Judge blocks Trump from enforcing transgender military ban. Following Roginsky and Tarantos lawsuits, Fox News announced that Shine was exiting the network. Watch Video. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "Ms. Areu was completely mortified and made clear that she was incredibly uncomfortable with Mr. Hannity's misogynistic behavior by quietly pleading with one of her friends in the room to accept the money so that the humiliation would end. He has been suspended pending further review, Erica Keane, a spokesperson for D.C. TV station WTTG, of which FOX 5 News is a part, told the Washington Blade Feb. 24. The Fox 5 station in Washington, DC, has suspended a news anchor who tweeted his annoyance that obese Americans have been getting the vaccine early before being slammed for his comments and a backhanded apology on Twitter. Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired in 2020 over sexual misconduct claims, filed a lawsuit against the network and one of its top executives accusing them of defaming him. WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - FOX 5 thanks Allison Seymour for her dedication over the last 21 years on her final day. Boeing employee bought lottery ticket because it was at $747M, a nod to the aircraft. Henry has denied the allegations. 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Prior to that, she worked as a general. I truly regret my words and want to apologize. A bombshell lawsuit filed by two women Monday accused former Fox News chief national correspondent Ed Henry of raping one of them and says that the network's star anchor Sean Hannity once offered $100 to staffers to "date" another woman who also accuses Henry of sexual harassment. However, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, Allison somewhat abruptly announced that she would be leaving the station that very same day. 'The fact that you see essential workers as some universally thin horde also says something about how much time you've spent actually perceiving essential workers. D.C.'s FOX 5 News anchor Blake McCoy, who's gay, has been suspended from his job following a flurry of complaints over a comment he posted on Twitter Feb. 23 saying he is "annoyed" that obese. Americas Newsroom Anchor Ed Henry Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegations. To make matters worse, McCoy responded to a user who tweeted: 'I am a huge fan of yours, Blake, but Tweets like this only serve to divide people. Regardless of the true reasons for Allison leaving FOX 5, shell certainly be missed by many of her dedicated fans. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Ailes denied the allegations, and Shine declined to comment. There really isn't even an apology in his tweet'. Sign up for notifications from Insider! FOX 5 DC, WTTG-TV and FOX 5 PLUS, WDCA-TV are owned-and-operated TV stations of the Fox Broadcasting Company. Yikes, man. One Twitter user wrote that she's a plus-sized healthcare worker who was 'pretty saddened to see that tweet'. Some of the posters said they called Fox 5 News to complain about McCoys post. Ailes denied the claims. from FRI 11:00 PM EST until SAT 8:00 AM EST, Anne Arundel County Fox News said in its statement,"Based on the findings of a comprehensive independent investigation conducted by an outside law firm, including interviews with numerous eyewitnesses, we have determined that all of Cathy Areu's claims against FOX News, including its management as well as its hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity & Howard Kurtz and its contributor Gianno Caldwell, are false, patently frivolous and utterly devoid of any merit.". She celebrated her return to work. But she said the station would have no further comment at this time. Adrienne DiPiazza Adrienne. Fox host Ed Henry attends Fox & Friends' All-American Summer Concert Series at FOX Studios on June 23, 2017 in New York. He accused the network of double standards in how it handles sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News has fired "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose after the veteran journalist . Fauci says Fox News anchor 'should be fired on the spot' over 'kill shot' comment. Keep connected to DC, Maryland and Virginia news and weather by downloading FOX 5's mobile apps, and make sure to allow notifications to receive alerts: https://www.fox5dc.com/apps Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry, who was fired in 2020 over sexual misconduct claims, filed a lawsuit against the network and one of its top executives accusing them of defaming him. The Manhattan federal court lawsuit comes three weeks after Fox News fired Henry for what the network said was sexual misconduct. "Earlier today I tweeted something insensitive and offensive," the Fox 5 anchor wrote. All Rights Reserved. Fox News fired The Five co-hostBob Beckel on Friday after he was accused ofmaking an insensitive remark to an African-American employee. The New York State Division on Human Rights launched an investigation into Fox News, over her sexual harassment claims by former OReilly Factor guest commentator Wendy Walsh against OReilly, Walshs attorney Lisa Bloom said. She is fluent in Spanish and grew up watching the Spanish-language network, Univision. Washington, D.C. news, weather, traffic and sports from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Youre right, McCoy posted in response. News surfaced that the OReilly Factor host had previously settled with Juliet Huddy, a Fox News employee who claimed he tried to derail her career after she rebuffed his rommantic advances. Allison started her career in television working behind the scenes at ABC News after graduating from Hampton University. Flipboard. Schlussel later clarified that she did not consider the encounter to constitute sexual harassment. In July, Carlson filed a lawsuit against Ailes, claiming years of inappropriate behavior and sexual advances. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. In this combination photo, Ed Henry, from left, speaks on "Fox & Friends" on Sept. 6, 2019, in New York, Tucker Carlson arrives for the 60th anniversary celebration of NBC's Meet the Press on Nov . Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Two Russian tanks annihilated with bombs by Ukrainian armed forces, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Dozens stuck in car park as staff refuses to open gate for woman, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts, Gay news anchor gives tepid apology after offensive COVID tweet spawns backlash / LGBTQ Nation. 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