Robert Ovadia says Seven’s ‘propaganda unit’ wants to destroy his reputation as network calls claims ‘outlandish’

Veteran reporter denies all accusations of wrongdoing after internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour'

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Sacked Channel Seven reporter Robert Ovadia has described Seven West Media as an evil company" and claimed its propaganda unit" is seeking to destroy his reputation.

The network dismissed these comments as outlandish complaints" in a statement on Tuesday evening, saying it was confident its position on this matter will be upheld by the Courts".

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