CBS News has named Caitlin Conant to serve as its new political director just two months after firing Steve Chaggaris over what the company termed “inappropriate behavior.” Conant, who joined the company in May 2016, most recently served as Executive Director of Communications in Washington. “Caitlin’s background in national politics and her experience here at CBS News give her the strengths and perspectives to be a superb political director — we are all very excited that she will be leading our political coverage as we head into what will certainly be a fascinating and challenging political cycle,” CBS News Vice President and...
- 3/22/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
CBS News has cut ties with political director Steve Chaggaris amid allegations of “inappropriate behavior”, Deadline has confirmed. “In the last two weeks, accounts of inappropriate behavior by Steve Chaggaris were brought to our attention and were immediately investigated. As a result, CBS News has severed ties with Mr. Chaggaris for violating company policy, effective immediately.” the network said in a statement. Chaggaris, a veteran CBS News employee, most recently…...
- 1/4/2018
- Deadline TV
Just weeks after cutting ties with “CBS This Morning” co-anchor Charlie Rose, CBS News has dismissed political director Steve Chaggaris following accounts of “inappropriate behavior.” “In the last two weeks, accounts of inappropriate behavior by Steve Chaggaris were brought to our attention and were immediately investigated,” a CBS News spokesperson said in a statement. “As a result, CBS News has severed ties with Mr. Chaggaris for violating company policy, effective immediately.” The network spokesperson did not specify the exact nature or extent of the behavior. No replacement has yet been named for his position. Also Read: Charlie Rose '60 Minutes' Segments to.
- 1/4/2018
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.