>> Could only be time-limited though, if at all valid. <<
Sure, a non-compete agreement is normally time-limited. But a period of five years would not be unusual.
Anyway, another “leaked” tidbit about Roger’s termination agreement with Fox is that he will serve as an occasional consultant to the company.
So it seems to me that Trump TV will need to proceed without formal input from Ailes.
Murdoch has decided to cut his losses with Ailes and pay whatever damages are necessary to put this behind him. I suspect that Ailes is a pig. No way they are forking over $20 million unless there’s fire behind the smoke.