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Wall Street Journal. The separation agreement, from January 2022, includes a nondisclosure clause wherein the ex-employee — who was first hired as a paralegal in 2019 and two years later became an assistant to talent relations chief John Laurinaitis — is barred from disparaging McMahon or speaking publicly about their affair.
The board’s investigation, which began in April, also revealed further NDAs related to claims made by women formerly employed by the company, who alleged misconduct by McMahon and Laurinaitis. These agreements also included payments totaling in the millions of dollars.Per the WSJ, the board’s remaining 11 members found out about the matter through an email that came from an anonymous individual who claimed to be friends with the former employee.
The first email — sent March 30 — stated that McMahon initially hired the woman at a salary of $100,000 but allegedly doubled it after beginning a sexual relationship with her. The email also alleged that McMahon “gave her” to Laurinaitis “like a toy,” adding that she “was so scared so she quit after Vince McMahon and [his lawyer Jerry McDevitt] paid her millions of dollars to shut up.” According to documents apparently obtained by the board, the agreement paid the paralegal $1 million upfront with the remaining amount to be disbursed over five years.
The investigation, which is being conducted by New York-based law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, purportedly found that McMahon used personal funds to pay the former women employees who signed agreements. The firm is also investigating wider company culture and HR procedures.A WWE spokesperson said the company is cooperating with the probe and maintained that the affair between McMahon and the employee
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has signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. On Thursday, he shared photos and videos of himself (watch above) at the WWE headquarters in Connecticut, signing his contract ahead of the SummerSlam event.
Kate Middleton "struggled" to come to terms with becoming part of the Royal family – but Meghan Markle was "a natural", a royal expert has claimed. Andrew Morton – who wrote Princess Diana's biography – appeared on the latest episode of The Mirror's Pod Save The Queen podcast, where he gave his verdict on the young Duchesses, who were said to have "misunderstood" an apology. He said: "I realised after watching the Royal family for all these years that it takes a long, long time to really understand what it is like to be royal.
reported Sunday.The news comes six months into the New York State Department of Labor’s investigation into her complaint that Fox News retaliated against her for speaking up about the discriminatory practice.In 2012, Francis left her post covering financial news for CNBC to become an anchor at Fox Business. About five years into her tenure, she was promoted to co-anchor of Fox News’ midday show “Outnumbered,” while continuing to co-host Fox Business’ “After The Bell” and making occasional appearances on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”Francis told the Post that the meager salary increase she was offered prompted her to start gathering information about her male and female coworkers’ salaries.
A fierce backlash has erupted to a leaked report that Buckingham Palace investigated Meghan Markle’s alleged bullying of staff.
Do not plan on ever seeing the results from the investigation into Meghan Markle’s alleged bullying!
WWE Chairman/CEO Vince McMahon was a winner and a loser this week.
Still in the ring. Hours after Vince McMahon confirmed he would be stepping down as the CEO and Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), he was in great spirits to open the SmackDown Live show.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterVince McMahon opened “SmackDown Live” on Friday night with a brief appearance in the ring.McMahon strutted to the ring with a smile on his face as his theme music — “No Chance in Hell” — played over the speakers. He kept his remarks brief, saying, “It is a privilege as always to stand before you here tonight, the WWE universe…I’m here simply to remind you of the four words we just saw in what we call our WWE signature.
Vince McMahon, the polarizing CEO and chairman of WWE, has voluntarily stepped down from his position amid a new investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna‘s latest legal battle is set to go to trial.
the company announced on Friday.The investigation centers around a $3 million hush money payment from McMahon to a former employee with whom he allegedly had an affair. broke the story on Wednesday, stating that the separation agreement with the former employee was signed in January. McMahon also allegedly gave the employee a pay raise from $100,000 to $200,000 at the start of the affair before passing the woman off «like a toy» to WWE's head of talent relations John Laurinaitis.The report also stated that that the investigation uncovered other similar nondisclosure agreements with employees dating back several years.A WWE press release issued Friday morning stated that, «McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE's creative content during this period and remains committed to cooperating with the review underway.»«I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the special committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,» McMahon said in the press release.
After decades of serving as the CEO of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Vince McMahon is stepping down.
Vince McMahon has “voluntarily stepped back” from his roles as chairman and CEO of the WWE.
announced Friday.Stephanie McMahon, Vince’s daughter who took a leave of absence last month from her role as the company’s chief marketing officer, will serve as interim CEO and chairman.
Vince McMahon has “voluntarily stepped back” from his responsibilities as WWE CEO and chairman while the board of directors investigates claims of misconduct against the exec, the company said Friday.The board of WWE has launched an investigation into allegations that McMahon offered a $3 million settlement to a former female employee with whom he had an affair, according to a detailed investigative report Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal.WWE said Stephanie McMahon, Vince’s daughter, will assume the role of interim CEO and interim chairwoman. She comes back to the company after last month announcing a leave of absence as WWE’s chief brand officer to “focus on my family.”Vince McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE’s creative content during the investigation and remains “committed to cooperating with the review underway,” the company said Friday.