Why did Maria Bartiromo leave Fox News? Her attorney breaks silence

Maria Bartiromo's attorney is speaking out about the anchor's abrupt exit from Fox News.

Fox News Media press release announced Sept. 3 that Bartiromo, who worked for Fox News for over a decade, cut ties with the network.

Bryan Freedman, an attorney for Bartiromo, denied previous reports to USA TODAY, adding he has "receipts and witnesses" to prove it.

"She has been, without question, one of the hardest working journalists throughout her award winning career," Freedman wrote in a statement to USA TODAY Friday, Sept. 4.

Fox News Media did not provide further information about her immediate exit. The former anchor and staunch President Donald Trump supporter has been absent from her three shows since Aug. 9.

In his statement, Freedman slammed reporting that suggested the media personality was fired from the network.

"The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false," he said.

"Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise," Freedman continued. "Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/