Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Alliance for a Better Utah and others sue Kevin O'Leary and Fox for defamation over China allegations
Lawsuit filed
Less than three weeks after Kevin O'Leary's on-air clarification, Alliance for a Better Utah, Elevate Strategies, Gabrielle Finlayson, and Joshua Kanter sued O'Leary and Fox for defamation over his claims linking them to China or the Chinese Communist Party. O'Leary and Fox moved to have the suit dismissed in late September 2026.
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Less than three weeks later, O’Leary and Fox were sued for defamation by Alliance for a Better Utah, Elevate Strategies, Gabrielle Finlayson, and Joshua Kanter. O’Leary and Fox moved to have the suit dismissed in late September.
Recently I appeared on various news programs and would like to clarify that I have no evidence that Alliance for a Better Utah, Elevate Strategies, Gabrielle Finlayson, Taylor Knuth or Josh Kanter are funded by China or the Chinese Communist Party.
2026
DOJ investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that its Antitrust Division is investigating whether the White House television press pool's decision last month to halt coverage of President Donald Trump violated antitrust law. The pool of five broadcasters (ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX and NBC) ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. DOJ spokesperson Emily Covington said group boycotts among business competitors might violate U.S. law and that the division is investigating to determine whether these news organizations violated the antitrust laws; no determination has been made. CNN, MS NOW and Politico had sued over the days-long ban and a judge ordered their access restored. The Committee to Protect Journalists criticized the investigation, saying the government should not use antitrust probes to intimidate news outlets.
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The announcement came after the television pool of five broadcasters ceased presidential coverage last month after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Emily Covington, a department spokesperson, said group boycotts among business competitors might violate U.S. law.
The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws
2022
Fox News faces criticism over coverage of former trooper’s death
Public backlash
Fox News faced criticism for not reporting on the Covid-related death of former Washington state trooper Robert LeMay, who had previously appeared on the network to critique vaccine mandates. Commentators also criticized Laura Ingraham and others for their handling of his story.
Fox News faced backlash for not reporting on the Covid-related death of former Washington state trooper Robert LeMay, who had previously appeared on the network to critique vaccine mandates. Commentators also criticized Laura Ingraham and others for their handling of his story.
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Soon after, commentators began criticising Ingraham and her ilk for their handling of Mr LeMay's story.
2021
New York City commission fines Fox News $1 million
Fine or penalty
New York City's human rights commission fined Fox News $1 million for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation. As part of a settlement, Fox also agreed to mandate anti-harassment training for New York-based staff and contributors and to temporarily allow certain misconduct claimants to avoid binding arbitration.
Company response
Remediation — Fox News
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Published: July 2, 2021, 11:37am
As part of a settlement agreement announced Tuesday, Fox also agreed to mandate anti-harassment training for its New York-based staff and contributors and to temporarily allow people who allege misconduct under human rights law to bring claims and not be subject to binding arbitration.
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
2021
Fox News reaches settlement with New York City Commission on Human Rights
Settlement
Fox News reached a settlement agreement with the New York City Commission on Human Rights concerning violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation. The agreement included a $1 million fine and requirements including anti-harassment training, an anonymous reporting hotline, and limits on mandatory arbitration.
Company response
Remediation — Fox News
As part of a settlement agreement announced Tuesday, Fox also agreed to mandate anti-harassment training for its New York-based staff and contributors and to temporarily allow people who allege misconduct under human rights law to bring claims and not be subject to binding arbitration.
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NEW YORK – The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
As part of a settlement agreement announced Tuesday, Fox also agreed to mandate anti-harassment training for its New York-based staff and contributors and to temporarily allow people who allege misconduct under human rights law to bring claims and not be subject to binding arbitration.
2020
Netflix appeals ruling in Fox employee-poaching lawsuit
Lawsuit filed
In 2020, Netflix filed an appeal in the employee-poaching lawsuit brought by Fox, challenging a prior order that barred Netflix from poaching Fox employees. The dispute concerns Fox's allegations over Netflix's recruitment of its staff. Netflix's appeal contests the earlier ruling that restricted its hiring practices regarding Fox employees. The source reports the filing of the appeal and the prior order it challenges, without detailing further outcomes or additional claims.
Netflix filed an appeal in the Fox employee-poaching lawsuit, challenging a prior order that barred it from poaching Fox employees.
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A Santa Monica Superior Court judge ordered Netflix last December to stop poaching Fox employees, finding that the streaming service had flagrantly induced employees to break their fixed-term contracts.
Netflix filed an appeal on Tuesday in the Fox employee-poaching lawsuit, arguing that Hollywood’s traditional employment arrangements impede mobility and must be disrupted.
2019
Makeup artist sues Fox News and four women over discrimination and retaliation allegations
Lawsuit filed
A makeup artist sued Fox News and four women, alleging sexual, ethnic, and sexual-orientation discrimination and retaliation. The article reports the allegations and does not establish a determination on their merits.
Company response
Denial — Fox News Media
A statement from Fox News Media denied any wrongdoing.
Denial — Fox News Media
“Wrong on the facts, frivolous on the law,” Lily Fu Claffee, Fox News Media’s general counsel, said in a statement.
Denial — Fox News
The network said in an emailed statement, "Fox News will vigorously defend Tucker Carlson against these meritless claims."
Denial — Fox News
Fox told DailyMail.com it is 'confident our actions will be deemed entirely appropriate in litigation. We expect all of her claims to be dismissed'
Source excerpt
Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner and contributor Angela McGlowan are both being sued by a makeup artist accusing them of discrimination based on his sexuality.
Legramandi is suing all four of the women and the network for sexual discrimination, ethnic discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation.
Smartmatic, which is based in London, said Trump’s lawyers and the Fox News anchors presented false conspiracy theories and accusations about the company’s role in the election that damaged its reputation.
2019
Lawsuit over X-Men animated series theme song
Lawsuit filed
Zoltan Krisko sued Marvel Entertainment and other companies, alleging copyright infringement over similarities between the X-Men: The Animated Series theme and the theme of the Hungarian television show Linda. The article says the lawsuit also lists Disney, Fox, and Amazon.
2019
Locast countersues broadcasters over alleged antitrust conduct
Lawsuit filed
Locast countersued ABC, CBS, Fox and NBCUniversal, alleging that the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power. The source reports the allegations and does not establish a determination.
Source excerpt
Locast, a non-profit streaming service, has countersued Disney's ABC, CBS, Fox and Comcast's NBCUniversal, alleging the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power.
Locast, a nonprofit streaming service, has countersued Disney’s ABC, CBS, Fox and Comcast’s NBCUniversal, alleging the broadcasters engaged in antitrust conduct and colluded to grow their market power.