Former ABC News producer sues network and CBS News' Matt Gutman over sexual harassment and wrongful termination

Former ABC News field producer Samira Said filed a wrongful-termination and sexual harassment lawsuit on August 14, 2026, in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming ABC News and Matt Gutman, now CBS News' chief national correspondent. The complaint alleges Gutman made sexualised comments, contributing to a hostile work environment. Said seeks unspecified damages. None of the parties have publicly responded. The allegations are unproven.