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As Leslie Moonves Negotiates His Exit from CBS, Six Women Raise New Assault and Harassment Claims

Illustration by Oliver Munday; source photograph by John Blanding / The Boston Globe / Getty UPDATE: Les Moonves  has released the following statement after his resignation from CBS:  For the past 24 years, it has been an incredible privilege to lead CBS's renaissance and transformation into a leading global media company. The best part of this journey has been working alongside the dedicated and talented people in this company. Together, we built CBS into a destination where the best in the business come to work and succeed. Untrue allegations from decades ago are now being made against me that are not consistent with who I am.  Effective immediately I will no longer be Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CBS. I am deeply saddened to be leaving the company. I wish nothing but the best for the organization, the newly comprised board of directors and all of its employees. ________ Les Moonves , the CEO of CBS, will resign effective immediately ...

'Big Brother' contestant JC Mounduix will stay on show despite misconduct against other houseguests

by  Brian Porreca Sources close to production have revealed to THR that all parties involved have been spoken to and JC Mounduix will remain in the house. Big Brother producers have responded to contestant JC Mounduix being accused of inappropriate behavior.  On Wednesday night, during the show's 24-7 live feeds, Mounduix was involved in two separate instances of sexual harassment and misconduct.   While contestant Haleigh Broucher was using the restroom, Mounduix opened the door and would not close it after Broucher insist that he do so. When Mounduix refused to listen and tied the door open, Broucher yelled out loud for production to step in and stop him.  She later revealed that executive producer Allison Grodner spoke to her, but she didn't want to get Mounduix "in trouble."  The other incident took place while houseguest Tyler Crispen was sleeping and Mounduix kissed his armpit and continuously touched Crispen's body.  Th...