Judge Jeanine Pirro, for her part, returned to the next segment without acknowledging the fight—keeping her signature steel-cold stare.
Behind the scenes, sources say Fox News is consulting with internal legal teams to assess the liability risk of the incident.
If a claim is filed, it could fall under employment-related psychological injury or even a workplace injury claim—both of which tie into high-cost legal defense categories like emotional distress litigation and employer liability insurance.
As the network scrambles to manage the scandal, one thing is clear: this was more than just a disagreement—it was a breakdown that will haunt Fox News for years.
And the silence from Fox execs? That may be the most telling part of all.
