[MB.]

The New Yorker is poised to publish an article by Ronan Farrow that includes allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of embattled CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

A spokesperson for The New Yorker says, “We don't comment on pieces we haven't published." Sources with knowledge of the article say it delves into the broader culture at CBS and will publish later today on the magazine’s website.

CBS said that it is investigating the claims made against Moonves. “All allegations of personal misconduct are to be taken seriously," the network stated. "The Independent Directors of CBS have committed to investigating claims that violate the Company’s clear policies in that regard. Upon the conclusion of that investigation, which involves recently reported allegations that go back several decades, the Board will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action.”

CBS added: “The timing of this report comes in the midst of the Company’s very public legal dispute. While that litigation process continues, the CBS management team has the full support of the independent board members. Along with that team, we will continue to focus on creating value for our shareowners.”

The allegations are said in part to involve instances of unwanted kissing and touching that occurred more than 20 years ago, as well as numerous claims that occurred more recently.

Moonves, 68, has been married to CBS personality Julie Chen since 2004. (The two wed less than two weeks after Moonves finalized his divorce from Nancy Wiesenfeld, whom he had married in 1978.)

Farrow, the reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize for breaking news of Harvey Weinstein’s alleged pattern of rape and sexual assault, is said to have investigated Moonves and the environment at CBS for months, as rumors swirled through the industry that such an article was in the works.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...expose-1130268

pray 4 Julie's career

[montblanc]

mess

[RileyH]

I didn't see 'husband' and thought it was Chenbot haself

[Headie]

Hasn't this been going on for a while? There were rumours of Julie not hosting BB20/it being delayed etc. til this was investigated/resolved

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Hayden

Hasn't this been going on for a while? There were rumours of Julie not hosting BB20/it being delayed etc. til this was investigated/resolved

afaik that was to do with a legal battle between CBS and National Amusements (but yeah, it hasn't been a great few months for him career-wise, put it that way)

[Jack_]

Well then

[Marsh.]

She's married to the head of CBS?

That explains SO MUCH!

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

She's married to the head of CBS?

That explains SO MUCH!

I think it explains why BBUS is still on the air in the first place

The full story has been published now btw:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2...ual-misconduct

[Vladimir]

Originally Posted by MB.

I think it explains why BBUS is still on the air in the first place

Um it has better ratings than 80% of all American TV shows even though it airs in the summer.

[Captain.Remy]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Well then

That's what they all say when he is mad guilty. Gurl get that divorce check and walk out of it before it goes too crazy.

[Binbin]

She probably knows all about this and tolerates it for the gravy train that she rides so elegantly! For sure, her husband gave her this prime job, and if he gets the chop it's wide open for Paris Hilton to swoop in and usurp Chen as the most awkward TV presenter ever.

[Binbin]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

She's married to the head of CBS?

That explains SO MUCH!

It also explains the amazing apathy of the American viewing public. Being a fan is about KNOWING stuff.

[vesavius]

A single accusation is not proof and it's ethically wrong to sack anyone based on one. Suspend while investigating, sure, but if no evidence is produced, the accused should be allowed to carry on.

There is a difference between justice and a witch hunt.

[MB.]

Originally Posted by vesavius

A single accusation is not proof and it's ethically wrong to sack anyone based on one. Suspend while investigating, sure, but if no evidence is produced, the accused should be allowed to carry on.

There is a difference between justice and a witch hunt.

Except it isn't a single accusation, it's six allegations and dozens more corroborating accounts

[Wizard.]

Justice for Julie!

[reece(:]

[vesavius]

Originally Posted by MB.

Except it isn't a single accusation, it's six allegations and dozens more corroborating accounts

Did I say otherwise?

[MB.]

Originally Posted by vesavius

Did I say otherwise?

Yes, you did, in the first three words of your post

[vesavius]

Originally Posted by MB.

Yes, you did, in the first three words of your post

Nope, I did not. A single accusation is not proof, which is a simple truth. So, following this, it stands to reason more than one accusation starts to mount up as proof, does it not?

I did not say, "A single accusation, such as we see here" or anything. If there are multiple credible accounts then ofc he should be punished appropriately.

My phrasing is bad, I admit, but no need to jump up all in my face over it. If there is proof, then all good. A lot of #metoo accusations are nonsense though.

I also would discount allegations from 20 years ago. The human memory is a flawed thing and that amount of time blurs and changes much.

[Marsh.]

Clearly a Fred and Rose West type scenario at work here.

Lock her up too.

[Koadey]

This has been known. Kathy Griffin has said that Leslie Moonves will be one of the people who will be accused of sexual misconduct and she was right. The other information of her & Leslie leaving CBS was based on a lawsuit. When I heard about the first article, i actually thought it was talking about the sexual misconduct.

[Binbin]

I am here for you Jenny.

[parmnion]

We need a "dirty old bastard" sticky thread.