A former international correspondent for CNN is suing the broadcaster for racial discrimination and unfair dismissal after her foot was run-over by her own cameraman while reporting in Israel.
Saima Mohsin argues the company refused to accommodate her injuries after she requested alternative duties, as well as support for rehabilitation. She also claims there was a “gender pay gap” at CNN. Mohsin is also suing for racial discrimination, arguing she was told, “you don’t have the look we are looking for,” after asking for a presenting role at CNN. She also asserts she was denied “high profile on-air opportunities,” with producers preferring to use “white American correspondents.”
“I was repeatedly let down and denied the ability to achieve my potential while I was at CNN. I am bringing my claim to take a stand and call for change to ensure women journalists, and women journalists of colour, are better protected,” Mohsin said to The Guardian.
CNN, however, is opposing the claim on territorial grounds. The broadcaster argues that Mohsin does not have the right to bring the case in London as specified in her employment contract.
Another former CNN employee – who maintained a close relationship with former host Chris Cuomo – was sentenced to 19 years in prison for sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl last month.
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