The LAPD-CBS-Les Moonves cover-up “is a frustrating reminder that progress isn’t a straight line,” said Scott Berkowitz, founder and president of the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. “Clearly, we are nowhere close to fixing the problem.”
For more than 30 years, Phyllis Golden-Gottlieb has been unable to erase the memories of encounters with Leslie Moonves, the once-powerful chief executive of CBS Corp.
“She wasn’t out to get money, or anything,” Gottlieb said, noting that his mother initially had been reluctant to speak to investigative reporter Ronan Farrow,, due to fears that the powerful Moonves might sue her. CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, and Moonves earlier this week agreed to a $30.5-million settlement with James’ office to resolve law violations in 2017 and 2018. Moonves will provide $2.5 million of that amount. About half of the money will be paid to CBS shareholders who sued four years ago, alleging CBS illegally hid sensitive information about the magnitude of the sexual harassment problems.
“Changing culture is a monumental task,” activist Gretchen Carlson said Friday. “This all comes back to power. Usually the survivor is not holding the power — the only way the survivor holds the power is if they have a voice.”
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