The Murdochs reportedly plan to remove Roger Ailes as head of Fox News

The Murdoch brothers have decided to remove Roger Ailes from his post as CEO of Fox News.
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Jeva Lange
By Jeva Lange
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Roger Ailes may not be the head of Fox News for much longer, sources that spoke with New York have said. Rupert Murdoch and his sons, who run Fox's parent company, 21st Century Fox, have reportedly decided to oust the 76-year-old Ailes following the executive's sexual harassment investigation:

After reviewing the initial findings of the probe, James Murdoch is said to be arguing that Ailes should be presented with a choice this week to resign or face being fired. Lachlan [Murdoch] is more aligned with their father, who thinks that no action should be taken until after the GOP convention this week. Another source confirms that all three are in agreement that Ailes needs to go. [New York]

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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.

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