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New York (dpa) – The head of the American television channel CBS Leslie Moonves, reportedly sexually harassed women for decades.
Actresses and writers accuse Moonves of having touched and kissed against her will in the American magazine "The New Yorker". In addition, he had threatened to destroy their career, they should not make his attempts to approach.
The allegations come from six women, referring to the period between 1980 and 2010. The author of the article, Ronan Farrow, played a key role in revealing the sexual assault alleged producer Harvey Weinstein last fall.
Shortly before the publication of the text, CAS stated that "all allegations of personal misconduct must be taken seriously". The issuer has announced that it will pursue all allegations of this kind. Moonve's name is not in the message.
The head of CBS, one of the most well-known and powerful television directors in the United States, said: "I recognize that decades ago, I would have could make women feel uncomfortable with the advances. " Moonves therefore speaks of "mistakes", which he regrets "immensely". But he has always accepted a "no" of women. He has never abused his position to hinder careers.
New Yorker article
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