CBC’s sudden decision to cut ties with star host Jian Ghomeshi came after “information” came to the public broadcasters attention that “precludes us from continuing our relationship,” a senior spokesman told the Star. What that information is, CBC media relations chief Chuck Thompson said he was not at liberty to say. “Information came to (CBC’s) attention recently that in CBC’s judgment precludes us from continuing our relationship with Jian Ghomeshi,” Thompson said in an interview. Ghomeshi, meanwhile, instructed his lawyers, Dentons Canada LLP, to file suit against the CBC on his behalf when the courts open Monday morning, according to a statement from the law firm sent out Sunday afternoon. Ghomeshi is claiming general and punitive damages for among other things, breach of confidence and bad faith in the amount of $ 50 million, the statement said. He will also launch a grievance for reinstatement under his collective agreement.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:30:39 +0000
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