'There have been no findings of wrongdoing by Peter Dunn,' his lawyer said. 'Any decision regarding termination for 'cause' will be made at the conclusion of the investigation.'ĭunn and Friend have both previously denied any wrongdoing.ĭunn's attorney has said his client has been the victim of cancel culture. 'While we won't comment on the specifics of an ongoing investigation, it is clear to us that this action is appropriate and necessary at this time,' a CBS spokesperson said in a statement. 'This entire process, while sometimes painful and emotional, is an important step forward in living up to our promise of a safe, inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace for all of us,' Cheeks said.ĬBS has since defended its decision to cut ties with Dunn and Friend prior to the investigation concluding. He did not say what the investigation had revealed so far. 'Peter Dunn, President of the CBS Television Stations, and David Friend, Senior Vice President of News for the Stations group, will not return to their positions and will be leaving the company,' he said.Ĭheeks added that the probe 'is not over and will continue' and said he appreciated those employees who had already spoken to investigators. Staff were told on Wednesday that Peter Dunn, president of the CBS Television Stations, and David Friend, senior vice president for news at the stations, were no longer employed by CBS

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