Corporation 21st Century Fox decided to cease cooperation with Fox News journalist Bill O'Reilly, who in an interview with US President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin a killer.

This was announced by the company's management on Wednesday, reports Fox Bussiness.

The reason for such a cardinal decision was called accusations against O'Reilly in harassment of a sexual nature.

"After careful and careful consideration of the statements, the company that Bill O'Reilly that he will not return to the Fox News channel," - said in a statement.

O'Reilly claims to be the target of attacks for his popularity.

According to lawyer O'Reilly, a "rude campaign" was launched against the TV presenter, as if he had committed a murder.

As reported by the "Observer", it became known earlier that five women who accused O'Reilly of sexual harassment received from him or from the TV channel $ 13 million for an agreement not to seek the resolution of the matter in court and not cover this topic publicly.

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