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Les Moonves leaves CBS in the wake of sexual assault allegations

Les Moonves ran CBS for 15 years. Then the New Yorker published a story that included detailed accounts of alleged sexual assault. Then on Sunday, CBS announced Moonves left the company and would not receive any of his exit compensation.

By Madeleine Brand • Sep 10, 2018 • 1 min read

Les Moonves ran CBS for 15 years. Then the New Yorker published a story that included detailed accounts of alleged sexual assault. Then on Sunday, CBS announced Moonves left the company and would not receive any of his exit compensation. CBS also said it would donate $20 million to a #metoo organization.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Les Moonves leaves CBS in the wake of sexual assault allegations

Les Moonves ran CBS for 15 years. Then the New Yorker published a story that included detailed accounts of alleged sexual assault. Then on Sunday, CBS announced Moonves left the company and would not receive any of his exit compensation.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Les Moonves leaves CBS in the wake of sexual assault allegations

Les Moonves ran CBS for 15 years. Then the New Yorker published a story that included detailed accounts of alleged sexual assault. Then on Sunday, CBS announced Moonves left the company and would not receive any of his exit compensation.

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