There can be many variables that accrue to a company's actions. For one, Fox ownership probably anticipated legal action by accusers which would perpetuate this matter in a public forum for months if not years to come. Also, former accusers with whom O'Reilly settled may agree to release the contents of the settlements if O'Reilly agrees which he probably wouldn't. That too would perpetuate this matter.
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