US EditionFox News fires veteran executive John Finley for violating company rules
- Fox News has fired executive John Finley after an external review found he violated the company's employment policies. Finley, who oversaw the launch of the Fox Nation streaming service, was dismissed after being placed on leave during an investigation into his actions.
- The specific reasons for Finley's dismissal are not provided, but an anonymous source suggests he used his position to benefit someone over whom he had influence.
- In 2011, Finley was the subject of a misconduct investigation, but was ultimately cleared after the network's internal investigation found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing. Finley played a significant role in the development of successful Fox News programs including Hannity and The Greg Gutfeld Show.
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Fox Fires Top Executive Over "Business Misconduct"
The Washington Post reports: Fox News has fired veteran executive John Finley after determining that he violated the company’s conduct standards. Finley, who helped develop many of the network’s biggest shows and had once been Sean Hannity’s executive producer, was put on leave from his role as executive vice president of development in recent weeks …
Fox News Executive Exits After Investigation Finds Violation Of Business Conduct Standards
A senior Fox News executive has exited the company following an investigation into violation of business conduct. John Finley, who had been executive vice president of development, had been with the network for more than 20 years. “Fox News Media and John Finley have parted ways after an independent investigation concluded that he had violated certain standards of business conduct,” said a Fox News spokesperson. The company did not elaborate…
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