Widow Sues Fox News Over Ukraine Death of Journalist

Zakrzewski (left), Kuryshynova (right, lower)

The widow of Fox News journalist Pierre Zakrzewski, Michelle Ross-Stanton, has filed a lawsuit against the network following his death in Ukraine on March 14, 2022. 

Zakrzewski, a 55-year-old cameraman, was killed when the vehicle he was traveling in came under fire while reporting near Kyiv during the early stages of Russia’s invasion. The attack also claimed the life of 24-year-old Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova, and severely injured Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall.

Ross-Stanton initiated the legal action in Britain earlier in March 2025, seeking over 9 million pounds (approximately $11.6 million USD). The lawsuit alleges wrongful death and breach of contract, claiming that Fox News failed to adequately protect Zakrzewski and his team despite his prior experience in war zones. 

Specifically, it contends that the network did not conduct a proper risk assessment before the assignment and that a security consultant hired by Fox remained behind while the team ventured into a dangerous area. Additionally, the suit argues that Fox did not hold sufficient insurance to fully compensate Zakrzewski’s family after his death, exacerbating their loss.

Fox News has expressed devastation over Zakrzewski’s death, emphasizing his dedication to covering the war in Ukraine and spotlighting its atrocities. 

Fox News Media Provided the following statement to Media Confidential:

“We remain devastated by the death of Pierre Zakrzewski. His extraordinary dedication to telling the stories of the war in Ukraine placed a critical spotlight on the atrocities there and we are forever grateful for his commitment to journalism and his ultimate sacrifice. We did everything humanly possible in the aftermath of this unprecedented tragedy amid the chaos of a war zone. We disagree with Michelle’s allegations and plan to file our response in May.”