Pursuits

Fox Negotiating Exit Terms With News Chief Ailes

  • Talks follow filing of sex harassment case against executive
  • Fox News Channel is profit leader for parent 21st Century Fox

Ailes's Future at Fox in Question

Lock
This article is for subscribers only.

Roger Ailes, the Republican political strategist who built Fox News Channel into the most-watched U.S. cable news network, is in negotiations to leave his job following accusations of sexual harassment, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

21st Century Fox Inc., the parent of the network, is discussing possible exit terms for the 20-year company veteran, said the person, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitive nature of the talks.