CBS chief Les Moonves has resigned after six more women accused the long-time television executive of sexual misconduct. CBS chief Les Moonves has resigned after six more women accused the long-time television executive of sexual misconduct. The New Yorker magazine reported the latest allegations included Mr Moonves forcing women to perform oral sex and retaliating when advances were turned away. Hours before Mr Moonves’ resignation, the New Yorker magazine reported sexual misconduct allegations from six additional women against Mr Moonves, who was already under investigation for similar allegations made by six others. Mr Moonves joined CBS as head of entertainment in 1995, and has been chief executive of CBS Corp since 2006, leading the CBS network, Showtime and other entities.

Source: Irish Independent September 10, 2018 01:41 UTC