Longtime host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of Fox News termination - CNBC
Maria Bartiromo is disputing reports that she was fired from Fox News, with her attorney calling the claims 'absolutely and unequivocally false.' While Fox News previously announced she had parted ways with the network, Bartiromo's camp insists she remains an employee.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights internal tensions at a major media network and the legal implications of public employment disputes.
Maria Bartiromo is disputing reports that she was terminated from her longtime gig as a host of various segments for cable TV networks Fox News and Fox Business.
"The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false," her attorney said in a Friday statement. "Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise. Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."
Fox News, in response to Bartiromo's comments Friday, said its brief statement from a day earlier "speaks for itself."
On Thursday, Fox Corp .'s Fox News Media announced Bartiromo had parted ways with its networks.
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