Key facts
- Fox News announced Maria Bartiromo's departure from the network, effective immediately.
- Reports suggested Bartiromo was fired for allegedly sharing Fox's editorial guidance with the White House.
- Bartiromo's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, vehemently denied the reports of her dismissal.
- Freedman stated that they possess evidence and witnesses to counter the claims.
- Bartiromo had been employed by Fox News for over 12 years.
Maria Bartiromo's lawyer has strongly refuted claims that the Fox News anchor was fired from her role. The denial comes after reports surfaced suggesting her dismissal was linked to allegedly divulging the network's editorial guidance to the White House. Fox News had announced Bartiromo's departure on Thursday without providing a specific reason, stating only that her exit was effective immediately and thanking her for her service over the past 12 and a half years.