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FORMER WWE & IMPACT STAR AT CENTER OF LATEST FOX NEWS SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS

By Mike Johnson on 2019-06-13 10:55:00

Former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Brodus Clay aka Tyrus (real name George Murdoch) is at the center of the latest sexual harassment allegations at FOX News.

The story first came to light several days ago when The Daily Beast in Great Britain reported that Tyrus had been removed from FOX News’ UN-PC and later followed up with accusations that Tyrus had sexually harassed the host of the series, Britt McHenry.  The Beast’s report alleged that Tyrus, on multiple occasions, sent her unwanted and unsolicited text messages with lewd, sexual comments.”

The Beast’s report led to FOX News issuing the following statement:

“While we are not at liberty to discuss the details of any employee matter, we follow strict protocols when matters such as these are brought to our attention, and we make no exceptions.  The process works because of the extensive systems and measures we have instituted. This situation was independently investigated and we consider the matter resolved. We respect the confidentiality of all involved.”

After leaving UN-PC, Tyrus has been given his own series on FOX News’ streaming platform.

Last night, McHenry responded to the FOX News statement, tweeting (and later deleting), "You act like I don't like have proof," she wrote. "Smh [Shaking my head]. Carry on."

McHenry has now hired attorney Douglas Wigdor, who has filed a number of lawsuits for clients allegedly wronged by FOX News.

Murdoch,  46-years-old, was a former bodyguard for Snoop Dogg who was signed to a WWE developmental deal and trained in the WWE system.  Christened Brodus Clay, he officially debuted for the WWE main roster as the Dancing “Funkasaurus” in 2012, working for the company for several years.  After departing WWE, Murdoch began using the ring name Tyrus and worked for Impact Wrestling and would at times appear on FOX News via satellite from backstage at Impact tapings in Orlando.  After first appearing on the Greg Gutfield Show, Murdoch's role on the cable news network gradually grew.

Murdoch has not responded publicly to the allegations but when asked by The Hollywood Reporter's Jeremy Barr whether his departure from UN-PC was related to McHenry via private messaging on Twitter, Murdoch responded, "No comment and don't message me again," before blocking Barr on the social media platform.

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