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CBS and Leslie Moonves, the company's former CEO and president, reached a settlement worth $30.5 million with the New York State Attorney General over allegations of sexual misconduct against Moonves, misleading investors and insider trading. Jericka Duncan reports.
The New York Attorney General's Office said the majority of the settlement funds will be returned to company shareholders.
Moonves' employment was terminated on September 9, 2018 following multiple allegations of sexual assault or misconduct.
CBS says former chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves will not get the $120 million severance payment his contract called for. The CBS board of directors said Monday there "are grounds to terminate" Moonves "for cause," allowing the company to block that payout. Jericka Duncan reports.
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"60 Minutes" had been allowed to operate independently, which allowed the inappropriate conduct to continue unchecked, according to the report
Former CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves reportedly tried to destroy evidence and mislead investigators looking into sexual misconduct allegations against him. The New York Times says it reviewed a draft report prepared by lawyers hired by CBS. Those findings could wipe out Moonves' $120 million in severance pay. Anna Werner reports.
The findings will be a factor in whether Moonves receives a severance payout of $120 million
CBS said it also received a subpoena from the New York City Commission on Human Rights and that the New York State Attorney General has also requested information
Richard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner, will serve as interim chairman of the CBS board
She had been with the show since it launched in 2010, but said she needs to leave to spend time with her family
Julie Chen returned to "Big Brother" days after her husband, Leslie Moonves, resigned as CBS CEO amid allegations of sexual misconduct
CBS News announced Wednesday that "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager was fired. In less than a year, three of the most powerful men in broadcasting -- Fager, CEO Les Moonves and "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose -- were all accused of misconduct. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
His departure comes two days after CBS announced that CEO Leslie Moonves would step down following allegations of sexual assault and harassment
In a new letter, Time's Up called on the CBS Corporation board to give $120 million to organizations that address sexual harassment and workplace safety, in the wake of allegations of sexual assault against former chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, who resigned Sunday.
Colbert said, "It's never a good sign when you're the subject of a Ronan Farrow double-dip"
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King responds after CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves was forced to resign on Sunday amid new sexual misconduct claims. We may never know exactly what CBS is able to discover about Moonves' behavior because in his separation agreement, the company agreed to keep the investigation into the allegations confidential.
The attorney for one of Leslie Moonves' accusers says her client will meet Tuesday with two independent law firms investigating sexual misconduct claims against the former CBS chairman and CEO. Moonves was forced to resign Sunday after new abuse allegations by seven women were published. Jericka Duncan reports.
A CBS filing with the SEC also gave more details about the potential financial exit package for outgoing CEO Leslie Moonves
Longtime CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves stepped down from his position following new reports of sexual abuse and harassment allegations against him. Elahe Izadi, pop culture writer for The Washington Post, discusses the allegations against Moonves and how his departure from CBS impacts the #MeToo movement.
CBS Corporation announced Sunday that chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves is departing the company, effective immediately. Moonves' exit comes hours after The New Yorker published accounts from six women with allegations of sexual assault or misconduct, following allegations by six other women in July. Tony Dokoupil reports.
CBS and Moonves will donate $20 million to one or more organizations that support the #MeToo movement and equality for women in the workplace
6 more women accuse CBS CEO Leslie Moonves of sexual misconduct; Naomi Osaka upsets Serena Williams in U.S. Open
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts had empty shelves on Monday due to a cyberattack.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
A judge has struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
Ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov fell from a fifth-floor balcony after taking painkillers ahead of back surgery, Russian media reported.
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.
The sister of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, says her idealistic vision of the U.S. has been shattered.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
Bernadett "Betty" Szabo, 19, was stabbed multiple times just months after giving birth to a baby boy.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Ridley Scott's latest masterpiece revisits the world of ancient Rome with new characters and intense drama. The cast of "Gladiator II" talks to Nate Burleson on working with Scott and carrying forward the spirit of the iconic original.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.
Officials say 13 people were shot during two incidents along a New Orleans "second line" parade route. CBS News' Kati Weis breaks down what's known.
Jose Ibarra's trial for the murder of Laken Riley, a student at Georgia's Augusta University College of Nursing, continues as Ibarra's family members are expected to testify on his behalf. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the latest in the case.
Two people were killed in two separate shootings along a New Orleans parade route Sunday night. No arrests have been made so far. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
There are signs of progress on at least one front of the conflict in the Middle East. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on reports of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small business owner Andy Gossett joins to discuss what the tariffs would mean for his outdoor sporting goods company.
At least two of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has new reporting.
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with JetBlue. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on what this means for travelers.