Golden Globes Foundation Fires CEO Gregory Goeckner in Wake of Lawsuit
Goeckner and the Foundation are both being sued by HFPA members for their takeover of the awards show The post Golden Globes Foundation Fires CEO Gregory Goeckner in Wake of Lawsuit appeared first on TheWrap .
According to the Golden Globe Foundation's announcement, CEO Gregory Goeckner was fired in a board vote. The foundation and Goeckner are currently involved in a lawsuit filed by the remaining members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The lawsuit alleges that Goeckner and the Golden Globes Foundation attempted to dismantle the HFPA, acquire the Golden Globe Awards, and consolidate power in the awards and entertainment industries.
Jay Penske, the Penske Media Corporation, and Eldridge Industries are named as defendants in the suit. The allegations also claim that Goeckner transferred $4 million from HFPA accounts to the Foundation to push for the dissolution of the HFPA.
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