Fox News is seeking to prevent further releases of off-air videos of its former host Tucker Carlson.
In a letter to Media Matters for America president Angelo Carusone, a lawyer for Fox News wrote, âWe write on behalf of FOX Corporation to clarify any misunderstandings Media Matters may have had regarding previously unaired footage that Media Matters has published in a series of articles headlined âFOXLEAKS.ââ
âThat unaired footage is FOXâs confidential intellectual property; FOX did not consent to its distribution or publication; and FOX does not consent to its further distribution or publication. This proprietary material was given to you without FOXâs authorization,â it continued.
Finally, the letter stated, âFOX demands that Media Matters cease and desist from distribution, publication, and misuse of Foxâs misappropriated proprietary footage, which you are now on notice was unlawfully obtained. We reserve all rights and remedies.â
Check out the letter below:
The letter comes nearly two weeks after Fox News shared the news it would âpart waysâ with Carlson.
In the wake of his ouster, Media Matter released a series of videos of Carlson off-air which it labeled âFOXLEAKS.â
The videos appear to come from a satellite feed while his program was not on the air.
One video showed the former host seeming to discuss a 10-hour deposition he gave. In the midst of expressing his frustration, Carlson was seen thanking his staff and wishing them a good weekend.
Former Fox News host and journalist Megyn Kelly has suggested these clips are being leaked by executives at the network to hurt Carlsonâs image so he cannot work at another network.
Kelly shared Fox Newsâ letter on Twitter and wrote, âPro tip: you might want to look inside the org to stop the allegedly horrifying leaks before threatening those who are publishing them.â
âOh and also you donât mind the leaks you are clearly behind them. K bye!â she insisted.
