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Of course, it wasn’t that simple, and eventually the stream of women coming forward to allege that they were coerced, tricked, and even threatened into performing for the camera brought Francis’ empire down.

The complaint goes on to call Fox News’ practices “anticompetitive” and alleges that the media giant “coerces” television providers, making them agree to terms that prevent them from carrying competing networks like Newsmax.

The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, accuses Fox News of using its market power to coerce TV providers to restrict competing right-leaning channels.

Cid's lawyer spoke at the session on Tuesday and stressed that his client had not been coerced into striking the plea deal, thereby rebutting accusations that his testimony had been extracted under pressure.

During the trial, the jury heard prison intelligence logs recorded how Morgan had a history of threatening "grave violence", including death threats, to coerce fellow inmates and prison staff, dating back to 2011.