NEW YORK: The US cable news network Fox News announced Friday its decision to “part ways” with a former host suspended amid allegations he had texted unsolicited lewd images to women co-workers.
“Eric Bolling and Fox have agreed to part ways amicably,” the spokesperson said, adding that Fox was canceling the program he had hosted.
Bolling was suspended last month pending an investigation into the accusations against him. Asked about the probe, the Fox spokesperson said “outside counsel undertook a privileged review of the allegations.”
It was the latest in a string of sexual harassment cases to rock Fox News, America’s most watched cable news channel and a favorite among US conservatives.
The suspension followed a HuffPost report that Bolling sent an image of male genitalia to two colleagues at Fox Business and one at Fox News.
The news report said the messages were sent several years ago, on separate occasions.
Last year, Fox News’s powerful chairman Roger Ailes left the company following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
And in April of this year, the network parted ways with its star anchor Bill O’Reilly following a flood of sexual harassment accusations that triggered a crash in advertising sales.
In July, Jamie Horowitz, who oversaw programming for Fox Sports, was abruptly fired in Los Angeles over allegations of misconduct.
Fox News parts ways with host accused of misconduct
Fox News parts ways with host accused of misconduct
Al-Ahsa governor meets Saudi Journalists Association chairman, board members
- Prince Saud briefed on SJA’s activities including enhancing media ecosystem, developing local talent
LONDON: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Monday met with the Saudi Journalists Association’s Chairman Adhwan Mohammed Al-Ahmari, members of its board of directors, and the head of the local branch, at the governorate’s headquarters.
Prince Saud was briefed on the SJA board’s efforts to help regulate the work of journalists, enhance professionalism, develop the media environment, and help train and empower national talent.
He was also updated on the association’s programs to support responsible media, strengthen local and international partnerships, and host domestic and foreign media delegations currently visiting the governorate.
The governor said Saudi Arabia’s leadership has helped to modernize the media industry and strengthen its presence at home and abroad.
He underlined the role of professional media in showcasing national achievements and values, and deepening engagement between all sectors of society.
Al-Ahmari thanked Prince Saud for supporting the media in Al-Ahsa and his commitment to developing the industry across the region.
