PinkNews Leadership Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Workplace Misconduct

Dozens of former and current employees accuse Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James of inappropriate behavior, creating a toxic work culture at the LGBTQ+ media outlet.

Over 30 former and current PinkNews employees have accused CEO Benjamin Cohen and COO Anthony James of sexual misconduct and bullying from 2017 to 2024.
Witnesses allege that James kissed and groped a junior staff member who was too intoxicated to consent during a company event in London.
Cohen is accused of inappropriate advances toward male employees, including a proposition to a staff member and slapping another on the bottom at a Christmas party.
The company is reported to have fostered a heavy drinking culture, with events like 'Prosecco Fridays' allegedly enabling inappropriate behavior by leadership.
James has been suspended from his NHS role pending further information, while the allegations against both men have been denied by their representatives.

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