Michael Clemente has become the first high-profile executive to be dismissed following the resignation of CEO Roger Ailes last week.
The dismissal of Clemente, a onetime executive vice president, was not tied to last week’s moves, sources familiar with the matter told TVNewser.
In April, Clemente was demoted to a specials/longform unit from EVP of news editorial.
Clemente’s number two in the specials division, Peter Boyer, also was let go. The reason is unclear.
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