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Eight women who worked for or aspired to work with Charlie Rose on his eponymous show say he sexually harassed them with nudity, groping, and lewd calls — Eight women have told The Washington Post that longtime television host Charlie Rose made unwanted sexual advances toward them …

Jeremy Barr / Hollywood Reporter:

Charlie Rose Suspended By CBS, PBS and Bloomberg Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims — The Washington Post spoke to eight women about Rose's conduct toward women who worked on his eponymous show. — In response to a Washington Post report detailing multiple accusations of inappropriate conduct …

Discussion: @charlierose, Washington Post, @koblin, Mediaite, TVNewser, CBS New York, NPR, IndieWire, The Wrap, The Week, WGN-TV and CBS Pittsburgh

Brian Stelter / CNNMoney:

On CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose's co-hosts Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell denounced his alleged behavior and discussed the allegations against him — Charlie Rose suspended by CBS after accusations of sexual harassment — There was a proverbial empty chair on the set of “CBS This Morning” …

Discussion: Variety, New York Times, @brentalang, @loupas, Washington Post, Mediaite and TVNewser

Laura McGann / Vox:

NYT suspends Glenn Thrush pending investigation after several women, including Vox reporter Laura McGann, allege he sexually harassed them — Several women told Vox about their experiences with the star reporter, and the Times has suspended him pending an investigation.

Joe Concha / The Hill:
MSNBC says it is awaiting the outcome of the NYT's investigation into Glenn Thrush, a frequent network contributor, but notes he has no scheduled appearances

Discussion: Washington Post, Fortune, The New York Observer and The Wrap

CNBC:

DoJ files antitrust suit to block AT&T/DirecTV's $85B proposed acquisition of Time Warner, says merger would lessen competition, result in higher prices — The Department of Justice is suing to block AT&T's $85 billion deal to buy Time Warner, AT&T said in a release.

Politico:

Sources: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to reveal plans for total repeal of net neutrality rules Tuesday — FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will reveal plans to his fellow commissioners on Tuesday to fully dismantle the agency's Obama-era net neutrality regulations, people familiar with the plans said …

Discussion: Media Nation, Fast Company, Fortune, New York Magazine, The Hill, Variety, @clarajeffery, @sonam_sheth, Axios, Business Insider and Dan Kennedy

Emily Steel / New York Times:

As part of a settlement with a shareholder, 21st Century Fox is launching a panel to monitor the company's workplace culture — In the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal at its Fox News division, 21st Century Fox has struck a settlement with a shareholder that is intended to overhaul the workplace culture at the network.

Discussion: The Wrap, @gabrielsherman, Variety and Broadcasting & Cable

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:

21st Century Fox reaches $90M settlement with shareholders, arising out of sexual harassment scandal at Fox News; Roger Ailes estate will pay a portion of it — (Reuters) - Twenty-First Century Fox Inc has reached a $90 million settlement of shareholder claims arising from the sexual harassment scandal …

Discussion: Fast Company

Ronan Farrow / New Yorker:

Bob Weinstein personally paid around £250K to settle a case between his brother and two Miramax employees who'd accused Harvey of sexual harassment and assault — The mogul used money from his brother and elaborate legal agreements to hide allegations of predation for decades.

Discussion: Deadline

Shawn Tully / Fortune:
How friendly TWC board members long protected Harvey Weinstein, like in 2015 when he was suspected of mismanaging funds and faced new harassment claims

Discussion: @clairezillman, @alansmurray, @tejas_marine and Wall Street Journal

Daniel Funke / Poynter:

Full Fact shows live fact checks alongside news articles from select sources; currently in beta, geared toward UK market — JOHANNESBURG — Fact-checkers wrote down their wildest dreams on post-it notes, sticking them to the glass wall of an airy 12th floor office at Wits University.

Andy Kroll / Mother Jones:

Armstrong Williams, who has been accused of accepting money to promote political campaigns, is looking to buy the Washington City Paper according to a staffer — Armstrong Williams, the conservative businessman, TV talk-show host, and longtime confidant of Secretary of Housing …

Discussion: @russchoma and @aaronwiener

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:

The Financial Times has surpassed 700K digital subs and exceeded 900K paying readers in total for the first time, the highest in its 130-year history — The Financial Times claims to have exceeded 900,000 ‘paying readers’ for the first time. — The title has seen a surge …

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Ashley Boucher / The Wrap:
Lenny Letter contributor Zinzi Clemmons has quit the newsletter after Lena Dunham defended Girls writer Murray Miller who has been accused of sexual assault

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