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21st Century Fox announced on Tuesday that it had settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former network anchor Gretchen Carlson
The network has agreed to pay $20million to Carlson, after she claimed she was sexually harassed by former network president Roger Ailes
Sources say Ailes has agreed to pay part of the settlement
Ailes stepped down from his position in July, amid the allegations that he cancelled Carlson's program when she refused his sexual advances
The network also issued a formal apology to Carlson on Tuesday, saying they regret the fact that Gretchen was not treated with respect
Company has also settled with two other women, according to Vanity Fair
New York magazine reports that Ailes-supporter Greta Van Sustern is leaving the network, and will be replaced by Brit Hume

Published: 08:16 EST, 6 September 2016 | Updated: 09:13 EST, 6 September 2016

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Fox News will pay $20million to settle Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit against disgraced former network president Roger Ailes, the network's parent company announced on Tuesday.

The network is eager to get the lawsuit behind them as the presidential race enters enters its final stretch, and it seeks to resign major anchors' contracts, including Megyn Kelly.

In addition to writing a multi-million-dollar check to former Fox & Friends co-host Carlson, the network also issued public apology.

'We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect that she and all our colleagues deserve,' the statement from 21st Century Fox, Fox News' parent company, reads.

Fox News has reportedly agreed to pay $20million to settle a lawsuit from Gretchen Carlson (left) against the network's former CEO and president Roger Ailes (right)

Carlson issued a public statement through 21st Century Fox, saying she was 'gratified' with the 'decisive action' on Ailes.

'I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace,' she said.

In exchange, Carlson has agreed to drop the lawsuit against Ailes and will not bring up any new suits against the company or any of its employees.

Reuters confirmed Tuesday that Carlson had voluntarily dropped the lawsuit against her former boss in a new court filing.

FULL STATEMENT FROM 21ST CENTURY FOX AND GRETCHEN CARLSON

21st Century Fox is pleased to announce that it has settled Gretchen Carlson’s lawsuit. During her tenure at Fox News, Gretchen exhibited the highest standards of journalism and professionalism. She developed a loyal audience and was a daily source of information for many Americans. We are proud that she was part of the Fox News team. We sincerely regret and apologize for the fact that Gretchen was not treated with the respect and dignity that she and all of our colleagues deserve.”

Ms. Carlson issued the following statement:

“I am gratified that 21st Century Fox took decisive action after I filed my Complaint. I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life in which I will redouble my efforts to empower women in the workplace. I want to thank all the brave women who came forward to tell their own stories and the many people across the country who embraced and supported me in their #StandWithGretchen. All women deserve a dignified and respectful workplace in which talent, hard work and loyalty are recognized, revered and rewarded.”

In addition to the settlement, New York Magazine's Gabriel Sherman reports that longtime Fox News anchor Greta Van Sustern is leaving the network. Van Sustern was a noted supported for Ailes during the scandal. Her hour-long spot on the network will be filled by Brit Hume, Fox News senior political analyst.

Fox News is settling the lawsuit on behalf of Ailes, just two months after the longtime CEO and president of the network was forced to resign in the wake of the allegations. Ailes has reportedly agreed to pay part of the settlement, according to sources who spoke with New York Magazine.

Vanity Fair also reported that the company has reached settlement agreements with two other women in regards to Ailes.

After Carlson went public with her claims against Ailes in July, several other women spoke to outside lawyers hired by Fox News with similar stories of sexual harassment.

Carlson, co-anchored Fox & Friends for seven years before she left to anchor her own one-hour program for the network. That show, The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, was cancelled this year. She tweeted on July 6 that she was no longer with the network, and that day she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Ailes.

In the lawsuit, Carlson claimed she was fired from her own program for refusing Ailes' sexual advances.

According to pictures posted to her Twitter account on Monday, she is currently on vacation in Croatia.