‘Toxic’ | PinkNews chief execs accused of sexual misconduct by staff

Two senior bosses at PinkNews, the world’s most prominent LGBTQ+ news outlet, face allegations of sexual misconduct and creating a “toxic” work culture, a BBC report has revealed.

The BBC said it has heard from multiple former staff members about a reported incident in which Chief Operating Officer Anthony James –husband of PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen – kissed and touched a subordinate who seemed to be too drunk to consent.

Over 30 current and former PinkNews employees told the BBC that the company has a heavy drinking culture, reporting other instances of inappropriate conduct by Cohen and James.

Representatives for the PinkNews bosses said they refute the allegations, but stipulated they were unable to provide a full statement.