Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News

Jul 22, 2016, 12:48 AM

Embattled Fox News CEO Roger Ailes resigned from the network Thursday in the wake of sexual harassment accusations by former anchor Gretchen Carlson and other female employees.

[f500link]21st Century Fox[/f500link] Executive Chairman Rupert Murdoch will become the Chairman and acting CEO of Fox News and Fox Business Network in the wake of Ailes' departure.

“Roger Ailes has made a remarkable contribution to our company and our country," Murdoch said in a statement.