CBS hires law firms to probe Moonves misconduct allegations By Reuters

(Reuters) – CBS Corp (N:) said https:// on Wednesday law firms Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton will conduct a full investigation into the allegations about Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves, CBS News and cultural issues in the company.

Moonves is the latest executive to come under scrutiny by the #MeToo social movement, which has sought to hold accountable male business leaders, politicians and entertainers for sexual misconduct, leading to resignations in major corporations, Hollywood and among lawmakers.

CBS board left Moonves in his post on Monday as it discussed sexual harassment claims against him.

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