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Cathy Areu
Born
Cathy Areu Jones

Summit, New Jersey, U.S.[ citation needed]
Alma mater Florida State University ( BA)
Nova Southeastern University ( MS)
OccupationJournalist
Years active2001–present

Cathy Areu is an American journalist, author, and former educator who appeared on Fox News in the role of the "Liberal Sherpa". [1]

Early life and education

Areu obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Florida State University in 1992, and a master's degree in English education from Nova Southeastern University, also in Florida. [2] [3] She became a tenured teacher in Florida and gained certification as a teacher in New Jersey. [4]

Career

Overview

From 2001 to 2012, Areu conducted interviews for The Washington Post's "First Person Singular" column, including with Laura Bush, Al Franken, Alberto Gonzales, Nancy Pelosi and Al Sharpton. [5] [6] She contributed to Latina Style in 2001; she also contributed to People magazine and USA Weekend. In 2001 she founded Catalina, a magazine aimed at Hispanic women. [7] [6] Her book, Latino Wisdom, a collection of stories about America's best-known Hispanic figures, was published by Barricade Books in 2006. [8]

Areu appeared on Fox News's Tucker Carlson Tonight in a recurring 2018 segment as the "Liberal Sherpa", [9] as well as on The O'Reilly Factor, and The Sean Hannity Show. She has also appeared on HLN's Prime News and Showbiz Tonight; on CNN's AC360 and Campbell Brown; and on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown. [10]

Lawsuit

In July 2020, Areu and another woman filed a lawsuit against Fox News and some of its prominent contributors. The suit states that Areu was sexually harassed at Fox News, including by Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Howard Kurtz. [11] The organization Times Up said in September 2020 that it was "providing PR support" to Areu. [12] On November 15, 2021, the case was dismissed. The court provided an opportunity to file an amended suit, but Areu never did. The case was dismissed in November 2021 with prejudice. [13] [14]

Arrest

Areu was arrested in December 2022 and charged with kidnapping, exploitation of the elderly and scheming to defraud her elderly mother. Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County allege Areu stole at least $224,000 in the matter. [15]

Personal life

Areu has two daughters, born circa 2009 and 2011. [16]

Publications

  • Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul. Fort Lee, N.J.: Barricade Books (2006) ISBN  1-569-80309-9

References

  1. ^ Karam, Alec (December 9, 2022). "Former Fox News Regular Arrested for Extorting Her Mom". The Daily Beast. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  2. ^ FSView & Florida Flambeau (March 5, 2017): "Areu graduated from FSU with an English Literature degree in 1992, and later earned a master's in English Education from Nova Southeastern University."
  3. ^ Clemons, Emily (March 5, 2017). "Journalist and FSU alumna Cathy Areu to visit campus". FSView & Florida Flambeau.
  4. ^ "New Jersey teacher tells first-graders Santa is not real". Hannity. Fox News. December 3, 2018. See interview with Cathy Areu at 00:01:12 (for certification in New Jersey) and 00:03:40 (for "tenured teacher in Florida").
  5. ^ For example, Areu, Cathy (March 11, 2001). "Alberto R. Gonzales – White House Counsel, Washington". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (March 10, 2002). "Laura Bush – First Lady, Washington". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (May 16, 2004). "The Rev. Al Sharpton – former Democratic presidential candidate". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (August 27, 2006). "A Conversation With Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader". The Washington Post.

    Areu, Cathy (September 19, 2012). "First Person Singular: Rosie Rios, 47, Potomac, U.S. Treasurer". The Washington Post.

  6. ^ a b Alexander, Andrew (July 4, 2010). "Post policies fuel reader confusion on when writers can offer opinion". The Washington Post.
  7. ^ Jones, Sabrina (February 16, 2004). "Magazines Chase Latina Readers". The Washington Post.
  8. ^ Areu, Cathy (2006). Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books. ISBN  1-569-80309-9. OCLC  65198026.
  9. ^ "The Liberal Sherpa". Fox News. September 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "Cathy Areu". Collaborative Agency Group. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  11. ^ Mangan, Dan (July 20, 2020). "Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News reporter Ed Henry of rape, says Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson harassed other woman". CNBC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  12. ^ Maddaus, Gene (September 11, 2020). "Times Up Backs Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Fox News". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  13. ^ Klasfeld, Adam (November 15, 2021). "Fox News Succeeds in Dismissing Ex-Guest's Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Ed Henry and Howard Kurtz". Law & Crime. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  14. ^ Klasfeld, Adam. Fox News Succeeds in Dismissing Ex-Guest’s Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Ed Henry, and Howard Kurtz, Law & Crime, November 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Former Fox News guest charged with exploiting her mom". December 9, 2022.
  16. ^ Areu, Cathy (September 28, 2016). "I just wanted my kids to share my politics; turns out, I was doing it wrong". TODAY.
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