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Headline Roundup September 10th, 2018

CBS CEO Leslie Moonves Steps Down After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

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CBS CEO Leslie Moonves is stepping down after allegations of sexual misconduct from 12 women.

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Leslie Moonves departs as chief of CBS, financial package to be withheld pending investigation
Leslie Moonves departs as chief of CBS, financial package to be withheld pending investigation

CBS News (Online)

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CBS Corporation announced on 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.

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CBS Shakeup: Moonves Out, Lawsuit Settled, New Board Members Named
CBS Shakeup: Moonves Out, Lawsuit Settled, New Board Members Named

Newsmax (News)

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CBS Corp CEO Leslie Moonves resigned from the company, the company said on Sunday, amid fresh allegations of sexual assault and harassment.

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CBS Chief Leslie Moonves Steps Down Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
CBS Chief Leslie Moonves Steps Down Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Wall Street Journal (News)

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CBS Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves is stepping down amid accusations that he sexually harassed and assaulted numerous women over his career, the company said, a stunning downfall for one of the entertainment industry’s most powerful figures.

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