A local reporter for NY 1, Adele Samarco, has come forward with startling
allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation. Samarco alleges that
during her tenure as the first criminal justice reporter for the station,
she encountered an "old boys" culture that permitted an atmosphere
conducive to sexual comments and actions, directed at her as she was a
woman. She claims that when a technician had to fix her zipper on set,
the production crew turned it into a video circulated internally, complete
with a typical porn soundtrack.
Further, she claims that her complaints to the station went unheeded, and
allowed for these actions to continue against her. Samarco alleges the
conduct has driven her away from the station, and has greatly impacted her
ability to find similar work.
Her trial is continuing through this week, and we will keep you updated as
it progresses.
