Mediagazer: Number of plaintiffs claiming racial discrimination and harassment at Fox News rises to 13 as anchor Kelly Wright joins suit, alleging involvement of Bill Shine (Tom Kludt/CNNMoney)

12:30 PM ET, April 26, 2017

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Number of plaintiffs claiming racial discrimination and harassment at Fox News rises to 13 as anchor Kelly Wright joins suit, alleging involvement of Bill Shine — Fox News still under grand jury probe — Fox News' legal troubles grew even larger Tuesday, with new plaintiffs …

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