Cathy Areu

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Cathy Areu
Born
Cathy Areu Jones

Summit, New Jersey, U.S.[ citation needed ]
Alma mater Florida State University (BA)
Nova Southeastern University (MS)
OccupationJournalist
Years active2001–present

Cathy Areu is an American journalist, author, and former educator who appeared on Fox News in the role of the "Liberal Sherpa". [1]

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Early life and education

Areu obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Florida State University in 1992, and a master's degree in English education from Nova Southeastern University, also in Florida. [2] [3] She became a tenured teacher in Florida and gained certification as a teacher in New Jersey. [4]

Career

Overview

From 2001 to 2012, Areu conducted interviews for The Washington Post's "First Person Singular" column, including with Laura Bush, Al Franken, Alberto Gonzales, Nancy Pelosi and Al Sharpton. [5] [6] She contributed to Latina Style in 2001; she also contributed to People magazine and USA Weekend. In 2001 she founded Catalina, a magazine aimed at Hispanic women. [7] [6] Her book, Latino Wisdom, a collection of stories about America's best-known Hispanic figures, was published by Barricade Books in 2006. [8]

Areu appeared on Fox News's Tucker Carlson Tonight in a recurring 2018 segment as the "Liberal Sherpa", [9] as well as on The O'Reilly Factor , and The Sean Hannity Show . She has also appeared on HLN's Prime News and Showbiz Tonight ; on CNN's AC360 and Campbell Brown ; and on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown . [10]

Lawsuit

In July 2020, Areu and another woman filed a lawsuit against Fox News and some of its prominent contributors. The suit states that Areu was sexually harassed at Fox News, including by Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Howard Kurtz. [11] The organization Times Up said in September 2020 that it was "providing PR support" to Areu. [12] On November 15, 2021, the case was dismissed. The court provided an opportunity to file an amended suit, but Areu never did. The case was dismissed in November 2021 with prejudice. [13] [14]

Arrest

Areu was arrested in December 2022 and charged with kidnapping, exploitation of the elderly and scheming to defraud her elderly mother. Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County allege Areu stole at least $224,000 in the matter. [15]

Personal life

Areu has two daughters, born circa 2009 and 2011. [16]

Publications

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  1. ↑ Karam, Alec (December 9, 2022). "Former Fox News Regular Arrested for Extorting Her Mom". The Daily Beast. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ FSView & Florida Flambeau (March 5, 2017): "Areu graduated from FSU with an English Literature degree in 1992, and later earned a master's in English Education from Nova Southeastern University."
  3. ↑ Clemons, Emily (March 5, 2017). "Journalist and FSU alumna Cathy Areu to visit campus". FSView & Florida Flambeau .
  4. ↑ "New Jersey teacher tells first-graders Santa is not real". Hannity. Fox News. December 3, 2018. See interview with Cathy Areu at 00:01:12 (for certification in New Jersey) and 00:03:40 (for "tenured teacher in Florida").
  5. ↑ For example, Areu, Cathy (March 11, 2001). "Alberto R. Gonzales – White House Counsel, Washington". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (March 10, 2002). "Laura Bush – First Lady, Washington". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (May 16, 2004). "The Rev. Al Sharpton – former Democratic presidential candidate". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (August 27, 2006). "A Conversation With Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (September 19, 2012). "First Person Singular: Rosie Rios, 47, Potomac, U.S. Treasurer". The Washington Post.
  6. 1 2 Alexander, Andrew (July 4, 2010). "Post policies fuel reader confusion on when writers can offer opinion". The Washington Post.
  7. ↑ Jones, Sabrina (February 16, 2004). "Magazines Chase Latina Readers". The Washington Post.
  8. ↑ Areu, Cathy (2006). Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul . Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books. ISBN   1-569-80309-9. OCLC   65198026.
  9. ↑ "The Liberal Sherpa". Fox News. September 7, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Cathy Areu". Collaborative Agency Group. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ Mangan, Dan (July 20, 2020). "Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News reporter Ed Henry of rape, says Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson harassed other woman". CNBC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  12. ↑ Maddaus, Gene (September 11, 2020). "Times Up Backs Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Fox News". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  13. ↑ Klasfeld, Adam (November 15, 2021). "Fox News Succeeds in Dismissing Ex-Guest's Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Ed Henry and Howard Kurtz". Law & Crime. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  14. ↑ Klasfeld, Adam. Fox News Succeeds in Dismissing Ex-Guest’s Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Ed Henry, and Howard Kurtz, Law & Crime , November 15, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Former Fox News guest charged with exploiting her mom". December 9, 2022.
  16. ↑ Areu, Cathy (September 28, 2016). "I just wanted my kids to share my politics; turns out, I was doing it wrong". TODAY.
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