Fox News Fires Reporter Hours After Sister Discusses O’Reilly Sexual Assault Lawsuit With Megyn Kelly

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In what appears to be an extremely ill-timed coincidence, Fox News on Monday fired Jerusalem-based correspondent John Huddy mere hours after his sister, Juliet Huddy, appeared on Megyn Kelly Today to discuss the numerous sexual harassment allegations against Bill O’Reilly.

Juliet Huddy, a former Fox News host who has settled a sexual harassment claim against O’Reilly herself, had nothing nice to say about Fox News during her interview with Kelly, describing a culture of harassment and how difficult it was to speak up against the powers that be at the network.

Not long afterward, Juliet’s brother, John, was let go by Fox News – and the timing wasn’t lost on Kelly. During a segment on her show Tuesday morning, Kelly spoke about John Huddy’s firing. “There’s more fallout today in the wake of that reported $32M payout by former Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly to Lis Wiehl,” Kelly began. “O’Reilly accuser Juliet Huddy, a former Fox News anchor was here yesterday […] Before the end of our show yesterday, before the 9 o’clock hour had concluded, Fox News fired Juliet’s brother, John Huddy, a Fox News correspondent.”

I can’t say I blame Kelly for thinking the incidents are related. However, Fox News has issued a statement denying any correlation: “Following a thorough investigation into a physical altercation earlier this month, FOX News made the decision to sever ties with Jerusalem-based correspondent John Huddy. The network’s investigation concluded last week, and due to observation of the Sabbath on Friday, terminated Huddy’s employment this morning.”

Fox News hasn’t given any further details about “physical altercation,” and John Huddy has not released a personal statement.

Do you think Fox News fired John Huddy in retaliation against Juliet Huddy’s comments? Share your thoughts below!

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