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Breitbart sends 'cease and desist' letters to former staffers

Breitbart is getting litigious.

The company sent out cease and desist letters to some of the employees who left the company in the past week, multiple sources with knowledge of the letters told POLITICO. Six staffers resigned in the past few days, citing the aftermath of how the site handled one of its reporters, Michelle Fields, accusing Donald Trump's campaign manager of strong-arming her as she tried to get the candidate's attention.

Several of the now former employees issued scathing statements about the company as part of their resignations, and some have given interviews on television and in major newspapers.

Breitbart has gotten into legal battles with former employees in the past. Conservative radio host Dana Loesch sued the company in 2012, claiming that Breibart refused to let her work for the site or any other company. Loesch and Breitbart eventually settled. According to several sources, most Breitbart employees, though not all, are on contracts that likely include non-disparagement clauses.

Breitbart management did not immediately respond to requests for comment.