The Channel Seven crime reporter Robert Ovadia has confirmed he has been sacked after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
“Yes I’ve been sacked and there will be more to say about that in the appropriate forum at the appropriate time,” Ovadia told Guardian Australia.
Two weeks ago the veteran Sydney reporter was stood down while Seven conducted an internal investigation into the allegations.
A spokesperson for the network confirmed Ovadia was on leave at the time but has not commented on the latest developments.
“Seven is conducting an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Robert Ovadia,” the spokesperson said this month.
Ovadia has maintained the allegations are false.
“Seven had told me no current or former colleagues [have] made any complaint against me, as far as I am aware,” he said earlier. “Any suggestion I have been inappropriate at any time is false, malicious and will be defended.”
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Seven has been approached for comment.