NBCUniversal’s E! confirmed that ABC star Ryan Seacrest will still host the network’s red carpet pre-show at Sunday's Academy Awards despite mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. It’s the latest sign that the #MeToo movement hasn’t made much of an impact at the Comcast-owned conglomerate.
Seacrest has vehemently denied sexual misconduct accusations made against him by his former stylist, while E! stands by an external investigation conducted earlier this year that a spokesperson said failed to produce sufficient evidence to substantiate those allegations.
"E!’s investigation was extremely comprehensive and thorough. Over the course of a two-month process, our outside counsel interviewed more than two dozen people regarding the allegations, including multiple separate meetings with the claimant and all firsthand witnesses that she provided. The investigator is an attorney with nearly 20 years experience and is highly regarded professionally,” a network spokesperson told Fox News. “Any claims that question the legitimacy of this investigation are completely baseless."
Source : foxnews
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