60 Minutes’ producer Stephen Rice set to launch legal action against Nine following dismissal

May 31, 2016 8:55

Stephen Rice, the 60 Minutes producer fired last week by Channel Nine for his role in a story “child recovery” operation in Lebanon, is to launch legal action against the TV Network.

Journalist Tara Brown with producer Stephen Rice, on her left (Image Nine News)

The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Rice – who is the only Nine employee to be dismissed over the incident, which resulted from the 60 Minutes’ TV crew being charged with kidnapping in Lebanon – has hired high-profile workplace lawyer, John Laxon.

The newspaper is quoting “friends” close to Rice, who claim that Nine reassured the experienced TV producer that no one would be fired and it was for this reason that Rice did not seek legal advice as Nine began its review of what occurred in Lebanon.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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