New York (CNN Besigheid)Two top TV executives at CBS (VIAC) have left the network two months after being suspended for allegations that they created a toxic work culture which included racist and misogynistic behavior.
CBS geplaas Peter Dunn, president of CBS television stations, and David Friend, senior vice president of news for television stations, on leave in January following a Los Angeles Times investigation that included allegations that Dunn disparaged female and Black employees. Friend also allegedly supported the behavior and was accused of verbal abuse.
Op daardie stadium, CBS said the allegations detailed in The Times are being investigated by a third-party. Op Woensdag, the network told CNN Business that the investigation is “ongoing.”
Dunn and Friend “will not return to their positions and will be leaving the Company,” CBS said in a statement Wednesday. “On an interim basis, Bryon Rubin will continue to run the Stations group while Kim Godwin will continue her oversight of Stations’ news operations until new leadership is in place.”
The Times first reported the news, citing an internal memo from CBS Entertainment Group CEO George Cheeks.
Dunn managed CBS’ 28 TV stations, which together employ 2,800 werkers, sedert 2009, volgens The Times.
“We are thankful to those who have shared their experiences and knowledge with the investigators thus far,” die verklaring het voortgegaan. “CBS is committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where all voices are heard, claims are investigated and appropriate action is taken when necessary.”
For The Times’ January investigation, Dunn declined to comment on the allegations. Friend said in a statement at the time that CBS has “a strong track record” of hiring and supporting women and people of color. “These comments I may have made about our employees or prospective hires were only based on performance or qualifications — not about anyone’s race or gender,” hy het gesê.
