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| Marsden was also given a ] with one year of probation in 2004 for criminal ] of her boyfriend following a breakup.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2002/11/21/bc_marsden20021121.html|title=Vancouver woman charged with harassment|date=]|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/judgments/pc/2004/03/p04_0369.htm|title=Regina v. Rachel Marsden, Reasons for Sentence of the Honourable Judge W. J. Kitchen|publisher=British Columbia Provincial Court (Criminal Division)|date=]|accessdate=2006-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first= Neal|last=Hall | title= Rachel Marsden pleads guilty, gets probation|url= |work= ]|date= 2004-10-13 |accessdate=2007-03-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Berry |title= 'Immature' Marsden guilty of harassing former lover |url= |work= ] |publisher= |date= 2004-10-13|accessdate=2007-03-04 }}</ref> | |||
| ===Departure from ''Red Eye''=== | |||
| On ], ], Marsden was dismissed from ''Red Eye'' for what the ''New York Post'' reported was "erratic behaviour"<ref name="Goddard" /> and escorted out of the Fox studio by security guards.<ref>Canadian Press, "", ''Toronto Star'', May 31, 2007</ref> <ref>Canadian Press, "", ''The Brooks Bulletin'', May 31, 2007</ref> On her blog, Marsden denied the ''Post'''s version of events saying, "I will no longer be appearing on the show, as I have been told that it is heading in a 'different direction' from its inception and I am the 'first casualty.' As a political and news commentator, being a panelist on what had become a totally off-the-wall-and-into-orbit show was an interesting experience. It was also the first time that I was ever considered the 'sane one' on any program, so I am grateful for that unique opportunity and wish the boys the very best of luck." She also wrote: "Much has been made of my being escorted by FOX security to gather my belongings from the Red Eye office. As it was explained to me, this is standard procedure whenever someone leaves a show, regardless of their reason for leaving. I did so calmly, cordially and professionally, just as I have always — without exception -- conducted myself in my career. I am a political and news commentator who signed on in this capacity for a show that, content wise, has changed drastically since its inception. It's as simple as that. Any other inferences of any kind are totally baseless and inappropriate." <ref name= "rm"></ref> | |||
| ===Controversy at Sun Media=== | |||
| On ], ], Marsden posted a note on her website, stating that she and ] were parting ways, but that her weekly column would continue. She commented that "terrorists and Islamofascists" would be able to read the ] without "having their delicate sensibilities offended".<ref name= "rm" /> | |||
| Marsden's last column for Sun Media defended the use of ] on terrorists in a column entitled, "Torture? Sounds Like A Swimmingly Good Idea."<ref>Marsden, Rachel, "", ''Toronto Sun'', November 5, 2007</ref> | |||
| ''Sun'' editor ] told the ''Toronto Star'' that Marsden was dropped after two years as part of a routine change to bring in new voices.<ref name="Goddard">Goddard, John, ", ''Toronto Star'', December 21, 2007</ref> | |||
| == Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
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| Rachel Marsden | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1974-12-02) December 2, 1974 (age 50) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | columnist, political commentator |
| Website | rachelmarsden.com |
Rachel Marsden (born 1974) is a Canadian conservative political columnist and television commentator based in New York City.
Education
Rachel Marsden earned a bachelors degree in science by Simon Fraser University, and a degree in broadcast journalism by the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Career
Marsden first broke into print journalism in the early 2000s, writing for conservative web sites and The Washington Times. She was a regular National Post columnist for several months in 2005 before joining the Toronto Sun as a weekly opinion columnist, a position held until fall 2007. She was a frequent guest on Dennis Miller Live before becoming the Canadian pundit for The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel. In 2006, she moved from Toronto to New York.
Marsden was employed by the Fox News Channel from 2004 to May 2007. Initially working as a field reporter in Canada, she was promoted to the position of a commentator on Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld, a late-night talk show. A producer on Red Eye praised Marsden, saying that "she has very passionate opinions...she's articulate, intelligent, and we get a lot of favorable mail about her".
Her political commentary has been reprinted by other journals, including the New York Post and NewsMax Media.
Controversy
Marsden was one of twelve women involved in the Simon Fraser University 1997 harassment controversy. Her role in the Simon Fraser case was the central theme in a report on the incident written by a Simon Fraser professor and published by The Fraser Institute.
Marsden was also given a conditional discharge with one year of probation in 2004 for criminal harassment of her boyfriend following a breakup.
Departure from Red Eye
On May 30, 2007, Marsden was dismissed from Red Eye for what the New York Post reported was "erratic behaviour" and escorted out of the Fox studio by security guards. On her blog, Marsden denied the Post's version of events saying, "I will no longer be appearing on the show, as I have been told that it is heading in a 'different direction' from its inception and I am the 'first casualty.' As a political and news commentator, being a panelist on what had become a totally off-the-wall-and-into-orbit show was an interesting experience. It was also the first time that I was ever considered the 'sane one' on any program, so I am grateful for that unique opportunity and wish the boys the very best of luck." She also wrote: "Much has been made of my being escorted by FOX security to gather my belongings from the Red Eye office. As it was explained to me, this is standard procedure whenever someone leaves a show, regardless of their reason for leaving. I did so calmly, cordially and professionally, just as I have always — without exception -- conducted myself in my career. I am a political and news commentator who signed on in this capacity for a show that, content wise, has changed drastically since its inception. It's as simple as that. Any other inferences of any kind are totally baseless and inappropriate."
Controversy at Sun Media
On November 7, 2007, Marsden posted a note on her website, stating that she and Sun Media were parting ways, but that her weekly column would continue. She commented that "terrorists and Islamofascists" would be able to read the Toronto Sun without "having their delicate sensibilities offended".
Marsden's last column for Sun Media defended the use of waterboarding on terrorists in a column entitled, "Torture? Sounds Like A Swimmingly Good Idea."
Sun editor Lorrie Goldstein told the Toronto Star that Marsden was dropped after two years as part of a routine change to bring in new voices.
Footnotes
- ^ Agent. "Biography for Rachel Marsden". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ^ "About Rachel Marsden". Rachel Marsden. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- "Eye-opener". New York Post. 2007-05-31. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Rebecca Traister (2007-03-29). "Fox's Ann Coulter 2.0". Salon.com. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - David Finley (1999-08-01). "Liam Donnelly's Conviction by Prejudice: Lessons for Harassment Policy". The Fraser Institute. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Vancouver woman charged with harassment". CBC News. 2002-11-21.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Regina v. Rachel Marsden, Reasons for Sentence of the Honourable Judge W. J. Kitchen". British Columbia Provincial Court (Criminal Division). 2004-10-12. Retrieved 2006-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Hall, Neal (2004-10-13). "Rachel Marsden pleads guilty, gets probation". Vancouver Sun.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - Berry, Steve (2004-10-13). "'Immature' Marsden guilty of harassing former lover". The Province.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Goddard, John, "Cop claims harassment by the 'Babe for Bush'", Toronto Star, December 21, 2007
- Canadian Press, "Toronto columnist Marsden ousted from Fox News", Toronto Star, May 31, 2007
- Canadian Press, "Newspaper columnist Rachel Marsden ousted from Fox News Channel show", The Brooks Bulletin, May 31, 2007
- ^ rachelmarsden.com
- Marsden, Rachel, "Torture? Sounds Like A Swimmingly Good Idea", Toronto Sun, November 5, 2007
External links
- Rachel Marsden – official website
To comply with the GFDL the records of certain previous contributors to this article can be found at Talk:Rachel Marsden/GFDL History
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