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Report: New York Mets Fire GM Over Lewd Texts Sent To Female Reporter

According to ESPN, general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, lewd photos to a female reporter in 2016 while working in the Chicago Cubs franchise.

Report: New York Mets Fire GM Over Lewd Texts Sent To Female Reporter
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The New York Mets have fired their general manager after finding out about sexually explicit pictures he sent to a female reporter. 

According to ESPN, the woman at one point ignored 60 messages from GM Jared Porter. 

Mets owner Steve Cohen said, "There should be zero tolerance for this type of behavior." 

The woman told ESPN she does not plan to take legal action.