The Moonves accused of sexually harassing six women by "New Yorker"

The accusers who participated in the recording include actress and writer Illeana Douglas and writer Janet Jones, the latter alleging that she had to drive Moonves out of her way. after embracing Moonves has firmly denied the charges in a statement to the New Yorker.

"I recognize that there are dozens of years ago, I may have made some women uncomfortable by making advances," he said. magazine. "These are errors and I regret them tremendously, but I have always understood and respected the principle that not answered negatively and I have never abused my position to harm or hinder the career of anyone. a. "[19659008Whethermoonvest'sbehavetakeofthenew-yorkishhistoryofthedifferentoftheFarrows'isalsointerestedinthecultureofthewateranditsroleintheadoptionofthebadbehavioroftheold-timeBCBSCharlieRose

. that 30 current and former employees of CBS told him that the wrong behavior was spreading from Moonves to important parts of the company, including CBS News and "60 Minutes".

He adds that 19 current and former employees told him that Jeff Fager, the former president of CBS News and the current executive producer of "60 Minutes" have authorized harbadment in the division.

The CBS Board of Directors made a preemptive statement before the publication of the article.

In a statement problem On Friday, which did not mention the name of Moonves, the board said: "All allegations of personal misconduct must be taken seriously. The independent directors of CBS are committed to investigating claims that violate the Company's clear policies in this regard. At the end of this investigation, which concerns allegations reported over several decades, the Council will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action.

The CAS Board of Directors has also acknowledged that the story occurs to avoid a merger with the former parent company Viacom, led by the majority shareholder of CBS, Shari Redstone. To find out more: The New York TV industry riddled with harbadment charges

"As the court process continues, the leadership team CBS enjoys the full support of independent board members the statement continued. "With this team, we will continue to focus on creating value for our shareholders."

Redstone, who wrestled with Moonves for control of CBS , fought back to reports that she could have contributed to New York's history. "The malicious insinuation that Ms. Redstone is sort of behind the allegations of Mr. Moonves' inappropriate personal behavior or the Today's reports are false and selfish, "said a statement sent to USA TODAY by his representative, Sara Evans.Redstone hopes that the investigation into these allegations is thorough, open. and transparent. "

Farrow writes in his article that all women making allegations against Moonves started talking to him before the ongoing lawsuits.

Wall Street was scared in anticipation of the New Yorker's story, and the potential for the release of Moonves. The CBS (NYSE: CBS) stock price fell 6% to close at $ 54.01.

Moonves, 68, has been with CBS since 1995. In 2009, he was promoted to CEO of the television network. CBS Corporation in 2016.

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Under his leadership, CBS has benefited from more than a decade as the most watched network, with hits such as "The Big Bang Theory" and "NCIS". He maintained his popularity rating during the 2017-18 season that ended in May

Last year, according to the New Yorker, Moonves earned nearly seventy million dollars, which in fact one of the highest paid executives in the world. 19659008] He is also married to Julie Chen, the host of two shows on the network, "The Talk" and "Big Brother". The couple, who married in late 2004, has a son, Charlie, 8.

He was previously married to Nancy Wiesenfeld from 1978 to 2004, although the couple started living apart in 2003. They have three adult children.

Moonves began his career in Hollywood as an actor with few roles in television shows before changing careers, quickly rising in corporate management at 21st Century Fox Television, Lorimar and Warner Bros. Television. As President of Warner Bros., he developed the "Friends" and "ER" successes for NBC before joining CBS Entertainment as Head of Programming.

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