In 2017, Fox News host Pete Hegseth was named in a sexual assault allegation by a former producer at the network. The producer claimed that Hegseth had made unwanted advances towards her during a work event. The allegation was investigated by Fox News, but no disciplinary action was taken against Hegseth. Hegseth denied the allegations and stated that he had a consensual relationship with the producer. The incident highlighted the ongoing issue of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, particularly within the media industry.
