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CBS Suspends Two Execs over Charges of Sexist and Racist Behavior

HeadlineJan 29, 2021

In more media news, two top executives at CBS were suspended earlier this week over accusations of sexist and racist behavior, and following an investigation by the Los Angeles Times detailing how the two executives continuously bullied women journalists, blocked promotions for Black journalists and made racist comments. Peter Dunn, president of the CBS television stations, and David Friend, senior vice president of news, have been placed on administrative leave while a third-party investigation is ongoing.

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