Crime & Safety
Boston Globe, Hilary Sargent In Court Over Harassment Allegations
The Boston Globe argues it cannot thoroughly look into the sexual harassment allegations without the former employee's help.
BOSTON (CBS) — Former Boston Globe employee Hilary Sargent appeared in court as her attorney spoke out against the Globe and the lawsuit they have filed against her. The newspaper is suing Sargent for more information after she tweeted what she says was an inappropriate text message from the Globe’s top editor.
“The message that the filing of the lawsuit sends to Ms. Sargent is if you speak out, we will file legal action against you. And what it says to other people out there who might want to come forward: we will file legal action against you,” said Jack Siegal in court.
Read more about it on CBS Boston.