Ex-CNN Journalist Sues Network For Racial Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
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In her complaint, she alleged that she was unfairly dismissed from her role at CNN and that the network discriminates based on race and disability.
Former CNN reporter Saima Mohsin is suing the news channel for unfair dismissal and racial discrimination following a serious injury she sustained while reporting in Israel. The 46-year-old journalist claims the injury left her with an "invisible disability," New York Post reported.
Ms Mohsin was reporting from Jerusalem on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Her cameraman ran over her foot in a car, and the incident caused severe tissue damage, making it difficult for her to sit, stand and walk or return to work full-time.
The British-Pakistani journalist claims she requested alternative duties and support for rehabilitation but the news channel refused. Ms Mohsin further claims that she asked to transition into a presenting role to reduce travel time but she was told she didn't have the desired appearance. CNN terminated her contract three years later, as per the Guardian.
