Verkkonew york (ap) — fox news channel's parent company fired bill o'reilly on wednesday following an investigation into harassment allegations,. Verkkothe new york city commission on human rights has fined fox news $1m, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against. Verkkonew york (ap) — today show host matt lauer was fired for what nbc on wednesday called inappropriate sexual behavior with a colleague. Verkkolauer was ousted from nbc's morning show today in 2017 over allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. He has been keeping. Verkkoformer “fox & friends” anchor gretchen carlson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against ailes, who denied her claims. Six women accuse the c. e. o. Of harassment and intimidation, and dozens more describe abuse at his company. Lauer was the much. Verkkofired fox news anchor wins $20 million sexual harassment settlement. The associated press is an independent global news organization.