Former TV host Charlie Rose has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by three women, resolving the case that arose after his dismissal from CBS News in 2017 and the cancelation of his PBS talk show. The plaintiffs, Katherine Brooks Harris, Sydney McNeal, and Yuqing Wei, said they assign no ill intent to Rose and recognize that his behavior could be subject to interpretation. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuit, which was set to go to trial, had been ongoing for years, with the women accusing Rose of predatory behavior and repeated sexual harassment.
In a statement, the women said that the litigation process allowed both sides to better understand each other’s perspectives, leading to the resolution of the claims. Rose, who has previously apologized for his behavior, has faced numerous allegations of misconduct from multiple women, leading to his firing from CBS and the cancelation of his show.
The #MeToo movement played a significant role in Rose’s downfall, as it did with other powerful figures accused of sexual misconduct. Rose is now hosting an interview show on YouTube, and his recent guests have included author Michael Lewis and broadcaster Bob Costas. The lawsuit against Rose and CBS was filed in 2018 by the three women, who were in their early 20s when they were employed by Rose. CBS settled the lawsuit in 2018, with the terms remaining confidential.
Rose’s lawyer had planned to challenge the credibility of the women’s claims at trial, citing evidence that indicated they had previously expressed little or no concern about Rose’s behavior. The settlement brings an end to a long legal battle that sheds light on the broader issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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