Breitbart is getting litigious.
The company sent out cease and
desist letters to some of the employees who left the company in the past
week, multiple sources with knowledge of the letters told POLITICO. Six
staffers resigned
in the past few days, citing the aftermath of how the site handled one
of its reporters, Michelle Fields, accusing Donald Trump's campaign
manager of strong-arming her as she tried to ask the candidate's
attention.
Several of the now former employees issued scathing
statements about the company as part of their resignations, and some
have given interviews on television and in major newspapers.
Breitbart
has gotten into legal battles with former employees in the past.
Conservative radio host Dana Loesch sued the company in 2012, claiming
that Breibart refused to let her work for the site or any other company.
Loesch and Breitbart eventually settled.
According to several sources, most Breitbart employees, though not all,
are on contracts that likely include non-disparagement clauses.
Breitbart management did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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