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Les Moonves may not get his $120 million severance

Les Moonves stepped down from CBS in September, following allegations of sexual misconduct. The board of CBS hired two law firms to look into those allegations. Their draft report was leaked to the New York Times.

By Madeleine Brand • Dec 5, 2018 • 1 min read

Les Moonves stepped down from CBS in September, following allegations of sexual misconduct. The board of CBS hired two law firms to look into those allegations. Their draft report was leaked to the New York Times. It says Moonves repeatedly lied to investigators, and destroyed evidence to save his reputation and a $120 million severance deal.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Les Moonves may not get his $120 million severance

Les Moonves stepped down from CBS in September, following allegations of sexual misconduct. The board of CBS hired two law firms to look into those allegations. Their draft report was leaked to the New York Times.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Les Moonves may not get his $120 million severance

Les Moonves stepped down from CBS in September, following allegations of sexual misconduct. The board of CBS hired two law firms to look into those allegations. Their draft report was leaked to the New York Times.

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