Veteran talent executive Barbara Fedida's future is in doubt after a published report about allegedly racist comments.
A top executive at ABC News has been put on administrative leave after a report that she used racist language in discussions about on-air talent at the network.
“There are deeply disturbing allegations in this story that we need to investigate, and we have placed Barbara Fedida on administrative leave while we conduct a thorough and complete investigation,” an ABC News representative said Saturday in a statement. “These allegations do not represent the values and culture of ABC News, where we strive to make everyone feel respected in a thriving, diverse and inclusive workplace.
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