Cathy Areu Explained

Cathy Areu
Birth Name:Cathy Areu Jones
Birth Place:Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma Mater:Florida State University (BA)
Nova Southeastern University (MS)
Occupation:Journalist
Years Active:2001–present

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

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 Posts "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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karam . Alec . 2022-12-09 . Former Fox News Regular Arrested for Extorting Her Mom . 2024-02-11 . The Daily Beast . en.
  2. [FSView & Florida Flambeau]
  3. Web site: Clemons . Emily . Journalist and FSU alumna Cathy Areu to visit campus . . March 5, 2017.
  4. News: 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, News: Areu . Cathy . Alberto R. Gonzales – White House Counsel, Washington. The Washington Post . March 11, 2001. News: Areu . Cathy . Laura Bush – First Lady, Washington . The Washington Post . March 10, 2002. News: Areu . Cathy . The Rev. Al Sharpton – former Democratic presidential candidate . The Washington Post . May 16, 2004. News: Areu . Cathy . A Conversation With Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader . The Washington Post . August 27, 2006. News: Areu . Cathy . First Person Singular: Rosie Rios, 47, Potomac, U.S. Treasurer . The Washington Post . September 19, 2012.
  6. News: Alexander . Andrew . Post policies fuel reader confusion on when writers can offer opinion . The Washington Post . July 4, 2010.
  7. News: Magazines Chase Latina Readers. Jones. Sabrina. February 16, 2004. The Washington Post.
  8. Book: Areu . Cathy . Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul . 2006 . Barricade Books . Fort Lee, NJ . 1-569-80309-9 . 65198026 . registration .
  9. Web site: The Liberal Sherpa. September 7, 2022 . Fox News.
  10. Web site: Cathy Areu. Collaborative Agency Group. June 4, 2018. August 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180806085337/https://cagspeakers.com/speakers/cathy-areu. dead.
  11. News: Mangan . Dan . Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News reporter Ed Henry of rape, says Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson harassed other woman . July 21, 2020 . CNBC.com . July 20, 2020.
  12. Web site: Maddaus . Gene . September 11, 2020 . Times Up Backs Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Fox News . September 11, 2020. Variety.
  13. News: 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. 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. News: Former Fox News guest charged with exploiting her mom. December 9, 2022.
  16. News: 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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