CBS: Aside From Alleged Sexual Harassment, Things Are Great!

Scott Whitlock | December 7, 2018
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[See NewsBusters for more.] According to a new draft report from CBS on the culture at 60 Minutes and the network, it wasn’t just former co-host Charlie Rose and ex-CEO Les Moonves who allegedly harassed and abused women. CBS This Morning reporter Vladimir Duthiers on Friday explained the leaked findings “Eight current females tell us they have experienced a toxic workplace or frat house environment including harassment and being made to feel uncomfortable.” But don’t despair because CBS has some good news about CBS. New York Times reporter Rachel Abrams reviewed the leaked report and found that aside from the alleged harassment, the network has its spin ready: “They also gave credit where credit was due and credited [fired-60 Minutes producer Jeff] Fager in some instances with promoting women.” (Fager also faces allegations of sexual misconduct.) In her article, Friday, Abrams noted how network executives are trying to re-frame the besieged CBS as a champion of women. 

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