Roger Ailes Calls Gretchen Carlson Harassment Suit 'False' and 'Offensive'
The battle has just begun.
Roger Ailes didn’t waste too much time responding to Gretchen Carlson’s sexual harassment lawsuit.
In a statement, Ailes said the “allegations are false” and that Carlson was merely seeking revenge for Fox News’ decision not to renew her contract.
Here’s Ailes’ full statement:
Gretchen Carlson’s allegations are false. This is a retaliatory suit for the network’s decision not to renew her contract, which was due to the fact that her disappointingly low ratings were dragging down the afternoon lineup.
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