Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wondery, which was founded in 2016, offers a variety of popular podcasts, including “Dirty John,” a true crime story about an abusive man, “Dr. Death,” which centers on medical malpractice, and “Joe Exotic: Tiger King,” among others. A handful of Wondery’s podcasts, including the aforementioned “Dirty John” and “Dr. Death,” have or are being adapted into television shows.
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Earlier in 2020, Wondery CEO Chief Executive Hernan Lopez was charged with wire fraud and money laundering alongside two former FOX TV executives. The Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday that Lopez will leave Wondery after the deal closes and the company’s Chief Operating Officer Jen Sargent will take over the leadership team.
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