Matt Gutman news
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The gist
CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman was accused of harassment in a wrongful-termination lawsuit filed by former.
The suit alleges sexualized comments and discrimination, raising questions about workplace conduct at major.
Background
Matt Gutman, a prominent TV journalist, recently moved from ABC News to CBS News as chief correspondent. A former ABC colleague, Samira Said, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on August 14, 2026, alleging that Gutman made inappropriate sexualized comments and that ABC News discriminated against her by denying medical accommodations, demoting her, and firing her. The suit has drawn media attention due to Gutman's high-profile role and the broader implications for workplace culture in news organizations.
How it unfolded
- May 2021Samira Said began working as a field producer for ABC News in its Los Angeles bureau.
- Mar 2025Said was allegedly wrongfully terminated from ABC News after seeking medical leave and accommodations.
- Jan 5, 2026Matt Gutman joined CBS News as chief correspondent, the first major on-air hire under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
- Aug 14, 2026Said filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming Gutman and ABC News, alleging harassment and discrimination.
- Aug 15, 2026News outlets reported on the lawsuit, with Gutman and CBS News declining comment.
Who’s saying what
- Plaintiff
- Samira Said alleges she was placed on a male-only team, subjected to sexualized comments by Gutman, and denied accommodations, leading to her termination.
- Defendants
- ABC News, CBS News, and Gutman have not commented, with ABC saying executives have yet to see the complaint.
Still unverified
The specific details of the alleged sexualized comments have not been publicly detailed, and the lawsuit's claims have not been tested in court.