Content and Programming Copyright 2005 Fox News Network, L.L.C. The privately owned Spanish-language media company, which operates EstrellaTV network, 10 television and 17 radio stations across the country, cited changes in viewer habits, a drop in advertising revenue and continued litigation between its first lien lender, HPS Investment Partners, LLC, and a group of its second lien noteholders led by Caspian Capital LP, as reasons for its filing. Estrella Media primarily caters to the Spanish-speaking Hispanic community, owns television and radio stations in several of the top Hispanic markets, and is the parent company of the Estrella TV network. Basic Information Email lenardlieber@outlook.comWebsite lenardlieber.comFacebook lenard lieberTwitter @purplepursuerPhone (301) 351-1877 See the Moderately MOCO recommended ballot here. 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Im supposed to come to work and not prostitute myself for a job, she wrote. Alpha Media Seeks FCC OK For Full Foreign Ownership, A Wall Street Slide For iHeartMedia Shares, Neal Ardman Takes On Big Auto With A Big AM Push. Though she no longer reports directly to Angulo, it has nevertheless created an awkward situation at the stations Burbank, Calif., headquarters. On Facebook, Karla Amezola came off as a fun-loving TV news anchor. In one, Angulo accused Amezola of taunting him: You are always doing this to me. This process will be constantly evolving and I wish that I could provide you with additional clarity; however, while there is no definitive timeline for the restructuring process, we will navigate it as quickly and as efficiently as possible. [N 1], Lieberman's research focused on human races, the debate over creationism and evolution and intelligent design. Beginning two years ago, she would write fictional stories about a woman named Olivia, who was struggling with an abuser. Companies that have gone through similar financial restructurings are Cumulus Media, American Airlines, General Motors, Six Flags, Chrysler and Marvel Entertainment and these companies operate successfully today. You get in this place where youre thinking maybe it was your fault. All of a sudden, she says, Angulo started giving her bad assignments, and she felt her work wasnt respected. Isn't that the issue? Peter Markham takes over the reins of Estrella TV parent company LBIeffective today, although he stepped in as interim COO at the Burbank, CA headquarters for the past two months. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Lenard Liberman. I am like a horse with a carrot in front of me. Her attorneys are arguing that the clause should not apply, and a hearing on that issue is set for March 1. (The show was canceled after years of complaints to the Federal Communications Commission.). There were no other announcements regarding staffing or programming changes within the LBI media properties. As part of the executive changes, Brian Kei was promoted to COO. Liberman had explored the possibility of developing a national network in 2007, when it raised $200 million in capital to acquire additional television stations and expand programming production. But the environment didnt lend itself to allow people to speak up.. Mirna Gonzalez, a makeup artist who worked at the station, says that Angulo was known to be a mujeriego a womanizer.. Roy Paul (Retired) on 7/21/20, 7/30/2020: Declaration - Income and Expense, 7/30/2020: RFO/MTN - Mod-Custody, Visitation, Child and Spousal Support - and Additional Child Support Reimbursements, 8/3/2020: Stipulation and Order - Extending the Appointment of Hon. A freelance employee at Univision, who asked not to be identified, says Angulo became fixated on her, often hugging and touching her, and lavishing her with inappropriate compliments. In the initial suit, former Estrella TV anchor/correspondent Adriana Ruggiero (who filed her suit anonymously under the pseudonym "Jane Doe") claimed sexual harassment, wrongful termination and breach of contract, accusing the network's Vice President of News at the time, Andres Angulo, informed her that Lenard Liberman was unconvinced about promoting Ruggierowho was appointed as main anchor of the early-evening Noticiero Estrella TV newscast in 2015to permanently replace the then-recently deceased Enrique Gratas as anchor of the prime time news program Cierre de Edicion because she did not look attractive enough, had asked her to showcase her cleavage more on-air (a claim Angulo allegedly stated he would deny asking her if she took the case to court), had repeatedly harassed another female employee, and threatened to replace her with fellow anchor Adriana Yaez (who was hired by the network in October 2015) if Ruggiero insisted on receiving a bonus stipulated in her contract. No license is granted to the user of this material except for the user's personal or internal use and, in such case, only one copy may be printed, nor shall user use any material for commercial purposes or in any fashion that may infringe upon Fox News Network, L.L.C. CAVUTO: Yes, but, Lenard, also, you are a very smart businessman and a lawyer. In Latino culture, its like, Oh, you probably provoked it, she says. But, she says, Angulo was different. Irving, Texas. Am I being too jaded? From 1996 to 2006 he served as an editor at Radio & Records. Legal Statement. But consider that this billboard was created in January. Biographical P hilipp von Lenard was born at Pozsony 1 (Pressburg) in Austria-Hungary on June 7, 1862. [21], On November 21, 2018, Liberman Broadcasting filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. If it was, she would take the back staircase to avoid passing by him. There, he had more power over hiring and firing. [3] On May 30, 2007, Liberman Broadcasting announced that it would expand into Utah through its purchase of KPNZ (channel 24) in Salt Lake City from Utah Communications, LLC for $10 million (although it would continue to operate as an English language independent station from after the purchase was finalized that November until February 2008);[4][5] then on July 19, 2007, Liberman bought KWIE (now KRQB and at the time maintaining a Rhythmic CHR format) in the Los Angeles suburb of Riverside, California from Magic Broadcasting for $25 million. Liberman Broadcasting, the privately held company that owns Estrella, has faced numerous lawsuits alleging various forms of harassment. Even though he was Colombian, Angulo displayed a deep understanding of the Mexican-American audience. This list related to film, television, or video is, National Association of Television Program Executives, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Calif. media company to buy Dallas radio stations, "SALE OF KPNZ SALT LAKE CITY GETS FCC BLESSING", "Magic Sells KWIE/Los Angeles to Liberman, Ups Santos", "Company Town: Spanish network Estrella launches but will its star shine or fade? She refused. I was like, F you. she says. The company was unafraid to offend with its programming. Live from New York and Hong Kong, bringing you the essential stories from the close of the U.S. markets to the open of trading across Asia. I think that if I bought billboards in Tijuana and Juarez and Matamoros and said, come to L.A. and watch Channel 62 and, by the way, you can get all these great jobs and free food, that would be something controversial to promote illegal immigration. But how can a board based in L.A., promoting itself to 2.68 million documenting Hispanics living in L.A., be promoting illegal immigration? Campos, who was on the 11 p.m. local broadcast, wanted to travel for stories. According to one executive, who viewed Angulo favorably, Angulo was seen as a skilled newsman. Ruggiero has since sued. In fact, when I created the billboard with a few folks that worked with me, I had felt that my biggest risk was alienating my own population, my own audience, by moving the Angel de la Independencia into Los Angeles' skyline. Amezola whose lawyers declined to make available for an interview wrote one last defiant Facebook post in early December. LIBERMAN: Well, certainly, I wanted to get more ratings, but I really could never have anticipated this kind of reaction. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Stanley Mosk Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. In late August, RBR+TVBR first reported on the reemergence of a Hispanic media company founder who lost. Eleven of the companies are still active while the remaining ten are now listed as inactive. I was supposed to help my family by my professional merits and not by the size of my breasts., Hes still here, but so am I. All rights reserved. He always wanted to be around the women.. [2] Influential contributor to the theory of anthropology teaching when he saw himself as a follower of Montagus pioneering ideas about race. or redistributed. Im an expert in the Hispanic media industry. Track your investments 24 hours a day, around the clock from around the world. He presented 60 papers at scholarly conferences, the last one at the 105th American Anthropological Association (AAA). NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: Take a look at this billboard. LBI Media owns 10 TV stations, 17 radio stations and operates Estrella TV. [17] Subsequently, on May 2, Liberman pared back its Houston-area radio cluster further with the sale of KJOJ (880, now KJOZ) in Conroe to Aleluya Christian Broadcasting (a subsidiary of DAIJ Media LLC) for $1 million. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Figure 2, Lenard Liberman will control 66.18% of LBI, and thus remain in control of the new licensee LLCs. In retaliation for pursuing the bonus, Ruggiero claimed she was excluded from Cierre de Edicion editorial meetings and intentionally caused members of the news team to lose respect for her opinions and abilities. - 1956; M.A. LIBERMAN: No, really, I didn't. The Lenard Liberman-headed company previously controlled LBI Media where Horton served as Chief Operating Officer. UniCourt uses cookies to improve your online experience, for more information please see our Privacy Policy. But whereas Carlson was paid a $20 million settlement and Ailes was ousted, there has been no such accountability at Estrella TV. Once, according to the suit, he grabbed her wrists and forcibly kissed her. PROTESTERS: Tear down the sign. In addition to his role as CEO, Markham will also serve on LBIs board of directors. [23][24][25] On February 3, 2020, LBI Media rebranded as Estrella Media, borrowing its name from flagship Spanish-language network Estrella TV.[26]. 2021-11-30. ", "LBI Media, Inc. 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This executive does not believe the sexual harassment allegations against Angulo, and argues that Angulo is not the one pushing for more revealing outfits. She posted candid photos of the team at Noticias 62 the flagship station of the Estrella TV network alongside news from Latin America, vacation photos from Caribbean beaches, and family photos from Tijuana. A 20-year media vet, Markham was previously CEO and Chairman of Granite Broadcasting and Chairman of Communications Corporation of America. The companies were formed over a twenty-five year period with the most recent being incorporated two years ago in June of 2020. The bankruptcy filing comes 30 years after CEO Lenard Liberman and his father Jos founded LBI Media with the purchase of two radio stations and on the 20th anniversary of the companys acquisition of its first television station, KRCA 62, which led to its TV expansion and the launch of EstrellaTV network in 2009. And I really am not trying to differentiate. It's in about four counties on 75 billboards and causing whole a lot of controversy. The latest manifestation of the "Sapiens" publishing enterprise is "Sapiens: A Graphic History", a series that tells much of the same sweeping saga in comic-book format. He will continue toserve as LBI's CFO, a role he has held since 2018. As of 2018 Leonard Lieberman is 82 years (age at death) years old. The company hired a female executive to oversee the local news, so Amezola no longer reports to Angulo. Although their television stations were considered part of the Liberman Television Network, they were still classified as independent stations and by 2006, the company had adopted a consistent branding for its three television stations under the brand "Estrella TV" (or "Star TV"), mirroring the television system model in the Canadian television industry. Barbara, who was 17 when she started the job, also alleged that male performers repeatedly groped her and made inappropriate sexual comments. 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