According to the report, Sandberg contacted the Daily Mail on two separate occasions, in 2016 and 2019, to prevent stories from being printed about Kotick. Sandberg reportedly worked alongside Kotick, employees from Facebook and Activision, and outside advisers to pressure the UK publication. After an investigation, the Activision Blizzard board said it "satisfied itself that there was no merit to the allegations and notes that they concern a personal relationship that has nothing to do with the business of the company. Activision Blizzard has been sued over sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment as well as over the wrongful death of a female employee allegedly partly caused by sexual harassment. The Daily Mail didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Source: Daily Mail April 22, 2022 00:57 UTC