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CBS star Matt Gutman’s scandalous past resurfaces after shocking harassment claims in lawsuit

Nypost · · 735 words · By Ross O'Keefe
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CBS star Matt Gutman’s scandalous past resurfaces after shocking harassment claims in lawsuit See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

CBS star Matt Gutman’s scandalous past resurfaces after shocking harassment claims in lawsuit See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on Google Embattled CBS News anchor Matt Gutman’s checkered past has come into focus as he faces bombshell claims of sexually-charged comments he made in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former ABC News colleague.

Common ground

The “CBS Evening News” correspondent, one of the network’s first high-profile hires last year, made several missteps and critical errors during his 17 years as a correspondent for ABC News.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “in February 2021... While visiting a hospital without the network’s approval, he violated its COVID-19 policy... Gutman was suspended again for his conduct.”
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While web search results mention COVID-19 violations in general, none of the provided evidence links Matt Gutman to a suspension in February 2021 for visiting a hospital without approval.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matt Gutman (born December 5, 1977) is an American journalist and author who is currently the chief correspondent for CBS News. He has been recognized with multiple awards from organizations including…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Gutman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — ABC News is the news division of the American television network ABC. Its flagship program is the daily evening newscast ABC World News Tonight with David Muir; other programs include morning news-tal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_News_(United_States)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian Michael Johnson (born March 2, 1978), known by his online pseudonym Liver King, is an American internet personality, fitness influencer, and businessman. He is known for promoting what he calls …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver_King
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Claim 2: “In late 2025, while covering the killing of Charlie Kirk, Gutman landed in hot water for calling a text exchange between alleged shooter Tyler Robinson and Robinson’s romantic partner “very touching.””
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Multiple sources confirm that Matt Gutman faced backlash and apologized for describing text messages between alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson and his partner as 'very touching'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kevin Joseph "Chuck" Connors (April 10, 1921 – November 10, 1992) was an American actor and professional basketball and baseball player. He is one of only 13 athletes in the history of American profes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Connors
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Lollapalooza lineups, sorted by year. Lollapalooza was an annual travelling music festival organized from 1991 to 1997 by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell. The concept was reviv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lollapalooza_lineups_b…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matt Gutman (born December 5, 1977) is an American journalist and author who is currently the chief correspondent for CBS News. He has been recognized with multiple awards from organizations including…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Gutman
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Claim 3: “Weiss hired Gutman shortly after she took the reins at CBS News in October 2025.”
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Evidence confirms that Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief at CBS and that Matt Gutman was her first major on-air hire.
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Claim 4: “The “CBS Evening News” correspondent, one of the network’s first high-profile hires last year”
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Multiple sources confirm Matt Gutman is the chief correspondent for CBS News and was a high-profile hire by new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — CBS News 24/7 (formerly known as CBSN and the CBS News Streaming Network) is an American streaming video news channel operated by the CBS News and Paramount Streaming divisions of Paramount Skydance C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBS_News_24/7
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Katherine Anne Couric ( KURR-ik; born January 7, 1957) is an American journalist and presenter. She is founder of Katie Couric Media, a multimedia news and production company. She also publishes a dai…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — CBS News is the news division of the American television broadcaster CBS headquartered in New York City. Along with ABC News and NBC News, it has long been among the big three broadcast news networks …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBS_News
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Claim 5: “Said also alleged a second incident occurred while she and Gutman were covering a press event for a movie release... Gutman allegedly responded with a “sexualized insinuation” about Said in front of several coworkers.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a second incident involving a movie press event and a sexualized insinuation about an after-hours date.
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Claim 6: “ABC News suspended Gutman for the reporting screw-up”
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Multiple independent sources explicitly state that ABC News suspended Matt Gutman for the inaccurate reporting regarding Kobe Bryant's children.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A prematurely reported obituary is an obituary of someone who was still alive at the time of publication. Examples include that of inventor and philanthropist Alfred Nobel, whose premature obituary co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He is widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all time and one of the gre…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matt Gutman (born December 5, 1977) is an American journalist and author who is currently the chief correspondent for CBS News. He has been recognized with multiple awards from organizations including…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Gutman
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Claim 7: “The events detailed in the suit allegedly took place during her employment from 2021 to 2025.”
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The lawsuit timeline provided in the evidence indicates Samira Said joined ABC News in 2021 and the legal actions occurred subsequently, aligning with the 2021-2025 timeframe mentioned.
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web search NEUTRAL — Said's legal team filed paperwork in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 4, asking the court to dismiss Gutman from her complaint. They did not explain the decision to remove his name from the…
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/television/2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Said further alleges that Gutman was her supervisor at the time of her employment with ABC News, and that he contributed to a "hostile" work environment — which she claims included harassment on the b…
https://nz.news.yahoo.com/cbs-news-matt-gutman-accused-21110…
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web search NEUTRAL — Matt Gutman Lawsuit Timeline. 2021 — Samira Said Joins ABC News. 2022 — Said Covers the Uvalde School Shooting. August 2022 to January 2023 — Medical Leave. 2023 — Said Alleges She Was Moved to Weeken…
https://www.anchorinsider.com/matt-gutman-sexual-harassment-…
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Claim 8: “he falsely reported on-air at ABC that all four of late basketball star Kobe Bryant’s children died in a January 2020 helicopter crash.”
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Multiple news sources confirm that Matt Gutman erroneously reported on-air at ABC that all four of Kobe Bryant's children were on the helicopter.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A prematurely reported obituary is an obituary of someone who was still alive at the time of publication. Examples include that of inventor and philanthropist Alfred Nobel, whose premature obituary co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prematurely_reported_o…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. He is widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all time and one of the gre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Johnson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matt Gutman (born December 5, 1977) is an American journalist and author who is currently the chief correspondent for CBS News. He has been recognized with multiple awards from organizations including…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Gutman
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Claim 9: “Said claimed Gutman began discussing and rating the appearance of a female correspondent while the two were waiting on a public line during an assignment.”
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Multiple sources explicitly state that the lawsuit alleges Gutman initiated a discussion rating a female correspondent's appearance on a numerical scale.
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web search NEUTRAL — CBS News’ Matt Gutman Says He Got ‘Completely Scammed’. In her lawsuit, Said initially said that she was “placed on a male-only team including on-air correspondent Matt Gutman” and two other male crew…
https://www.tvinsider.com/1285745/cbs-news-matt-gutman-dropp…
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web search NEUTRAL — The suit says Gutman “initiated a discussion rating a female correspondent’s appearance and reducing her professional standing to a numerical score based on her physical attributes.” Samira Said, Prod…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/14/us-news/matt-gutman-accused-of…
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web search NEUTRAL — The suit says Gutman “initiated a discussion rating a female correspondent’s appearance and reducing her professional standing to a numerical score based on her physical attributes.”
https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/2026/08/15/who-is…
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Claim 10: “Gutman, was sued by former ABC News field producer Samira Said, who accused him of making inappropriate sexual remarks during two assignments several years ago.”
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Multiple sources confirm that former ABC News field producer Samira Said filed a lawsuit against Matt Gutman alleging inappropriate sexual remarks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former ABC News producer Samira Said filed a wrongful termination lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug.Said alleges that Gutman made another inappropriate remark during a separate work…
https://www.aol.com/articles/lawyers-woman-accusing-matt-gut…
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web search NEUTRAL — A former ABC News field producer has sued the network and several individuals, claiming she faced inappropriate workplace remarks and was ultimately fired in retaliation for reporting concerns about h…
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/08/former-abc-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — Former ABC News field producer Samira Said accused CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman of making sexualized remarks toward her while the two worked together at ABC, according to a wrongful-termin…
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2026/08/15/cbs-matt-gutm…
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