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CBS Anchor Matt Gutman Sued For Sexual Harassment

PUBLISHED Aug 15, 2026, 4:32 PM ET

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CBS Anchor Matt Gutman Sued For Sexual Harassment

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Former ABC News producer Samira Said filed a lawsuit Friday alleging CBS correspondent Matt Gutman made inappropriate, sexualized comments while they worked together, according to the complaint obtained by PEOPLE. Said, who worked at ABC from 2021 until her termination in March 2025, alleges two incidents involving Gutman: a discussion rating a female correspondent’s appearance and a separate remark suggesting Said wanted to leave an assignment because of an after-hours date. The allegations are part of a broader wrongful-termination and discrimination lawsuit naming ABC, ABC News, Disney and bureau chief David Herndon. Gutman has not publicly responded, and CBS and ABC had not immediately commented in reports. CBS announced Gutman as chief correspondent in December 2025; he began in January 2026 and serves as a fill-in anchor. His ABC controversies included a 2020 inaccurate Kobe Bryant report and a 2021 suspension over hospital-visit policy violations. The lawsuit currently remains unresolved.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

January 26, 2020 — Bryant helicopter crash killed nine people.
January 27, 2020 — Gutman corrected his inaccurate report publicly.
January 29, 2020 — ABC suspended Gutman over reporting errors.
February 2021 — ABC suspended Gutman over hospital policy violations.
May 24, 2022 — Said covered Uvalde shooting for ABC.
September 16, 2025 — Gutman called suspect messages very touching.
December 9, 2025 — CBS announced Gutman as chief correspondent.
January 5, 2026 — Gutman began his CBS News role.
August 14, 2026 — Said filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles.
Coming months — Courts may assess allegations, defenses, and procedural motions.
Coming months — CBS could review Gutman’s assignments and workplace policies.
Coming months or years — A court may later dismiss, settle, or advance individual claims.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: CBS faces scrutiny over workplace allegations involving prominent news correspondent.
Possible long-term US impact: Lawsuit could influence newsroom vetting, employment practices and reputations nationally.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize court filings, direct statements, and independently reported developments carefully.
Most Affected: Gutman Said CBS ABC Disney journalists and media workers directly.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 24
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 2
Neutral:: 21

Explain Framing

Left: emphasizes workplace accountability, institutional responsibility, and scrutiny of alleged misconduct. Center: emphasizes lawsuit allegations, responses, evidence, procedure, and unresolved legal status. Right: emphasizes media accountability, CBS leadership, and Gutman’s previous controversies prominently.