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hlthe2b

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Wed Mar 13, 2013, 10:33 AM Mar 2013

Settled! Keith Olbermann Settlment: $50 Million Current Lawsuit Comes to an End [View all]

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Keith Olbermann and his former employer reportedly settled a $50 million lawsuit out of court on Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.

The broadcaster sued Current TV for $50 million after the progressive network fired him one year ago. Current TV countersued, arguing that Olbermann's lawsuit was "riddled with falsehoods."

Settlement specifics were not disclosed, however a source told Deadline that Olbermann will receive a "a significant payout from Current."
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As for Olbermann, the broadcaster has been reportedly eyeing a return to the anchor seat at the network that made him famous—ESPN. The New York Times story reported that Olbermann and ESPN president John Skipper had dinner. According to Skipper, there was no role for Olbermann to assume at the time of the meeting. "When somebody leaves, somebody else fills their place," he said.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/13/keith-olbermann-settlement-50-million-current-tv-lawsuit-end_n_2866427.html?utm_hp_ref=media
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Talk about eligible bachelor flamingdem Mar 2013 #1
Looks like Keith has become a media pariah. Curious about the pic of Gore... Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #2
Current was the litigant-- So the Sheikh doesn't inherit the lawsuit. hlthe2b Mar 2013 #3
He'd just need to adjust the thermostat in one wing of his house. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #5
Gore uses green power sketchy Mar 2013 #13
His house is immense and far larger than any human needs. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #16
The Presidential Election Campaign of 2000 was riddled with baseless charges sketchy Mar 2013 #18
Meh. I don't worship Gore. He doesn't deserve it. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #22
This is disappointing on both sides. Frustratedlady Mar 2013 #4
"I haven't figured out Gore and his present mental state. " That says it all for me. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #6
I wish I could get fired hfojvt Mar 2013 #8
Well, he DID have a contract SoCalDem Mar 2013 #19
In terms of his broadcasting career I would think the man is damaged merchandise Cary Mar 2013 #7
Big ego and big money. HappyMe Mar 2013 #9
I'd like to see how it is spent Puzzledtraveller Mar 2013 #11
Meh, I don't care. HappyMe Mar 2013 #14
Much as I like the guy, I'd never hire him tularetom Mar 2013 #10
I have to agree. bluedigger Mar 2013 #12
Yes... I agree hlthe2b Mar 2013 #17
I would! In a heartbeat! lonestarnot Mar 2013 #15
kicking mainly because I've seen several ask about KO's current status .... hlthe2b Mar 2013 #20
Ah, no more from Keith, good. nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #21
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