Former Channel Seven reporter Robert Ovadia drops legal case against network

Sacked journalist steps away from high-profile legal proceedings for personal reasons', lawyer tells media

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The Seven Network has confirmed its former reporter Robert Ovadia has dropped an unfair dismissal case, only days after it claimed in court that more than 13 women had come forward with complaints about his conduct.

Ovadia had dismissed the claims, saying Seven's propaganda unit" was seeking to destroy his reputation, but walked away from the case on Friday afternoon without receiving any payment from the network, it said.

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