Kirstyn Crawford is a producer on ABC’s Good Morning America. She is suing the show’s former producer, Michael Corn, alleging sexual assault and a toxic work environment.
The suit also alleges that former ABC producer Jill McClain was assaulted by Corn. Corn is not a part of the lawsuit but is reportedly supporting it.
Crawford Sues, Alleges Assault. “Kirstyn Crawford, a producer on the morning show, alleged that Mr. Corn assaulted her in 2015 during a business trip to Los Angeles, according to the suit, which was filed in New York state court.” [WSJ]
Lawsuit: Corn Assaulted Crawford During Uber Ride. “The lawsuit claims that as they were taking an Uber ride to their hotel, Corn pulled her head into his chest “and began kissing her and rubbing her legs. Each time Crawford tried to pull away, Corn pulled her right back.”” [Deadline]
Lawsuit Claims Corn Assaulted McClain During Flight. “Once on a flight from Los Angeles to New York in September 2010, Corn — seated next to McClain — rubbed her “upper right thigh with his left hand” and then “slid his hand from McClain’s upper right thigh to her vagina,” and began to rub “her vagina, over her jeans,” the suit alleges.” [NY Post]
Corn Denies Allegations. “In a statement via his attorney, Corn denied the allegations and implied he might even take legal action of his own, stating he has email exchanges to prove they are false.” [Radar Online]
Corn Left Good Morning America “Abruptly.” “Michael Corn, an ABC News veteran who worked alongside Diane Sawyer at “World News Tonight” and who has managed “GMA” since 2014, has left the company abruptly.” [Variety]
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