A judge in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit against Fox News.
Associated PressA tour group walks by a plaque honoring police service on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Washington. lawsuit against Fox News , which was sued by a fired journalist who had accused the network of violating sick leave law and also targeting him for political views.
Jason Donner lost the sick leave claim Monday, the last remaining issue in his lawsuit in federal court in Washington.Donner was fired in 2022. He was accused of failing to give proper notice when taking a sick day and having a contentious, unflattering phone conversation with his boss about it. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled in Fox's favor, saying Donner's conduct was not protected by the District of Columbia's sick leave law. The judge noted that Fox requires an ill employee to contact a supervisor as soon as possible and no later than two hours after a start time. Earlier in the litigation, Donner separately said he was also fired as part of a “purge” of employees who refused to report only information that would “appease” President Donald Trump and his supporters during his first term. Donner said he had been inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and called to scream at the control room when he learned Fox News was referring to the rioters as peaceful.U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper dismissed that claim in 2024. “Though his amended complaint suggests that he may have been terminated for speaking out against Fox’s reporting, no established public policy prevents Fox from cutting ties with an employee who objects to its editorial decisions,” Cooper said. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Big City Wings, Big City DEALS | How to save $$$ on your next night out with Houston Life DealsBig City Wings, Big City DEALS | How to save $$$ on your next night out with Houston Life DealsChild dies in reported drowning in Cloverleaf areaHouston's Spark Parks at risk of permanent closureRainfall returns! Houston expecting rain after three dry weeksHouston TSA agents receive first paycheck in 40+ days, Congress still needs to pass full fundingHouston TSA agents receive first paycheck in 40+ days, Congress still needs to pass full fundingGearing up for KPRC 2 Sports Sunday after HUGE ROCKETS WIN!Former Houston Comets Head Coach Van Chancellor shared his excitement for the WNBA back in Houston!Former Houston Comets Head Coach Van Chancellor shared his excitement for the WNBA back in Houston!Party turns into chaos in Dickinson. 🎉➡️🚨Niños estaban afuera. Familias reunidas. Y de repente… disparos. 🚨Kids were outside. Families were gathering. Then gunfire. 🚨DNA leads to arrest in 'Lovers Lane' Houston cold case after 36 yearsTrump signs order to pay TSA agents
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