In March, Marie Portolano's documentary

I am not a slut, I am a journalist

, devoted to sexism in sports writing, jostled the media world.

After its broadcast, an external and independent investigation was carried out at Radio France which announced on Friday two layoffs and three layoffs with suspension of pay.

No details were given on the identity of the people concerned or the editorial offices where they worked until now.

Based on 80 interviews, the conclusions of this survey testified in particular to a "very harsh working atmosphere justifying stress, violence and sexism" (jokes, gestures, denigrating attitudes, etc.), tolerance "on a daily basis. "Serious situations and behavior" in various services, and the primacy given to the needs of the antenna rather than the protection of victims, according to a presentation previously consulted by AFP.

From blame to dismissal

The investigation gave rise to "11 disciplinary proceedings" which concerned in particular France Bleu Pays Basque and the sports department, two editorial staff questioned by journalist Amaia Cazenave, witness to Marie Portolano's documentary. "Of the 11 disciplinary proceedings initiated, 9 sanctions are taken ranging from reprimand to dismissal, one case gives rise to an abandonment of the proceedings and another case is still being processed," Radio France said Friday in a statement sent to the 'AFP.

“Specifically, 4 reprimands, 3 layoffs with suspension of pay and 2 layoffs are committed,” she added.

"These actions are part of the continuity of the work started in 2019 and which will continue to implement a 0 tolerance against any situation of sexual harassment, sexist acts, discrimination in the company", public radio continued.

Radio France is not the only media implicated in Marie Portolano's documentary: Canal + and RMC Sport had also launched internal investigations in March after its broadcast.

 Canal +

Canal Football Club

columnist

Pierre Ménès, accused of sexual assault, left the encrypted channel after reaching a financial deal in July, ending nearly 12 years of collaboration.

Sport

Pierre Ménès, a "character of old libidinous" that Canal + continued to "protect" in the storm

Television

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  • Violence against women

  • Sexual violence

  • Sexism

  • Media

  • Dismissal

  • Sexual harassment

  • Radio France