21st Century Fox Settles Lawsuit With Gretchen Carlson; Offers Apology

(RTTNews) - 21st Century Fox (FOXA, FOX) said that it has settled Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit. During her tenure at Fox News, Gretchen exhibited the highest standards of journalism and professionalism. She developed a loyal audience and was a daily source of information for many Americans.

The company said it sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect and dignity that she and all of its colleagues deserve.

Reports said that 21st Century Fox will pay Carlson $20 million.

Ms. Carlson said, "I am gratified that 21st Century Fox took decisive action after I filed my Complaint. I'm ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace.

In July 2016, Gretchen Carlson, a former Fox News Channel host, had filed a sexual harassment case against Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, who later resigned from his post.

In the complaint, Carlson, popular for co-hosting "Fox & Friends" until 2013, alleged Ailes of sabotaging her career because she refused his "sexual advances."