Leslie Moonves, the former chairman and chief executive of CBS, repeatedly lied to investigators about his behavior, according to a draft report by outside lawyers hired by CBS’ board to look into sexual misconduct allegations against him. (NYT)
The lawyers are about to submit the report to the board of directors, concluding that Moonves allegedly harassed more women than previously known, dating back more than two decades. Moonves then tried to conceal evidence of his behavior from a team of investigators who were hired to dig for the truth. (THR)
The lawyers found CBS has justification to deny Moonves his $120 million severance deal. (Mediaite)
Moonves’ employment agreement with CBS Corp. specifies that if he is fired for cause, the company can withhold the payment. CBS Corp. is expected to hold its annual meeting next week in New York. (Variety)