A CBS spokesman, Dana McClintock, said in a statement late yesterday that the network had not yet been served with a copy of Ms. Kartiganer's suit but was "confident that all of the actions we have taken are entirely appropriate and lawful." Ms. Kartiganer is suing the network for defamation because she contends that, contrary to Mr. Moonves's assertion, she fulfilled her responsibilities on the disputed report, including reviewing the unedited transcripts of interviews with several principals.
Ms. Kartiganer, 67, is also suing the network for age discrimination.
Moonves heaps criticism and scorn on the minor players while licking the butts of the major players. He's really found a home.