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The Fox CEO Accused Of Sexual Harassment Has Officially Resigned

by Alexia LaFata
Reuters

Roger Ailes, the Fox News CEO who has been accused of sexual harassment by various women, including Megyn Kelly and former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, has officially resigned.

According to Bloomberg, the position will be taken over by 21st Century Fox founder and chairman Rupert Murdoch.

Murdoch says,

Roger Ailes has made a remarkable contribution to our company and our country.

The news broke via an email this afternoon.

You can read the email here:

Citations: Rupert Murdoch to Succeed Ailes as Head of Fox News Channel (Bloomberg)

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