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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

PinkNews boss suspended from NHS role after sexual misconduct allegations

Benjamin Cohen, the founder and CEO, and his husband, Dr Anthony James, have been accused by more than 30 current and former employees of inappropriate behaviour towards staff in recent days. - (Shutterstock)

The PinkNews boss accused of kissing a younger colleague “too drunk to consent” has been suspended from his NHS role following sexual misconduct allegations at the news outlet.

Benjamin Cohen, founder and CEO of PinkNews, and his husband, Dr Anthony James, have been accused by more than 30 current and former employees of inappropriate behaviour towards staff. Both have denied the allegations, calling them false.

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