Roger Ailes leaves Fox News following sexual harassment accusations

Roger Ailes is leaving his post as chairman and CEO of Fox News following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson.
85-year-old Rupert Murdoch, executive chairman of Fox News’ parent company 21st Century Fox, will take on the role of chairman and acting CEO now that Ailes has stepped down.
In a statement, Murdoch said that he is “personally committed to ensuring that Fox News remains a distinctive, powerful voice.”
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