Fox News settles with ex-producer who sued over alleged sexism

Fox News has settled lawsuits from former producer Abby Grossberg and will pay her $12 million to end the proceedings.

She had accused the network of coercing her to give false testimony as part of a defamation suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, which had sued over the network's coverage of the company and claims its guests made linking the firm to alleged voter fraud. That suit resulted in Fox agreeing to pay $787 million to the company in a settlement.

"I am heartened that Fox News has taken me and my legal claims seriously. I am hopeful, based on our discussions with Fox News today, that this resolution represents a positive step by the Network regarding its treatment of women and minorities in the workplace," Grossberg said in a statement, per CNN. 

She had also alleged that network was rampant with sexism and that her time as a producer for Tucker Carlson was uncomfortable. Grossberg had claimed that coworkers openly debated the sexual appeal of prominent political figures, used derogatory language about women, and asked her sexual questions.

The network confirmed the settlement, saying "we are pleased that we have been able to resolve this matter without further litigation."

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