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Comcast Shareholders Reject Call for Outside Sexual Harassment Investigation

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CEO Brian Roberts welcomes 'reflection and discussion' in wake of George Floyd's 'senseless killing' By Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Comcast Corp.

shareholders have rejected a proposal that called for the company to commission an outside investigation of sexual harassment issues at the media giant and NBCUniversal.

The proposal was made during the company’s annual shareholders meeting held via webcast on Wednesday morning. Another shareholder proposal to split up the job of chairman and CEO at the company, now held by Brian Roberts, was also rejected.

The voting tallies were not immediately available. The Roberts family has control of Comcast through its ownership of preferred Class B shares that cover about 33% of voting rights in

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