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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 14:35:46 GMT
 another one bites the dust! NBC has fired its leading morning news anchor Matt Lauer over a sexual harassment allegation, the network’s president for news said in a memo to staff on Wednesday. “On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer,” Andrew Lack, the NBC News president, said in the memo. He said the allegation against Mr. Lauer “represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company’s standards. As a result, we’ve decided to terminate his employment.” “While it is the first complaint about his behavior in the over 20 years he’s been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident.” Mr. Lauer’s co-host, Savannah Guthrie, announced the news on “Today” on Wednesday morning. Appearing on the verge of tears, Ms. Guthrie said, “All we can say is we are heartbroken; I’m heartbroken.” On Air, an 'Excited' Matt Lauer Confirms His Plans APRIL 6, 2012 She described Mr. Lauer as “a dear, dear friend,” and said she was “heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story.” Calling Mr. Lauer’s dismissal part of a national reckoning, she continued, “How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?” The “Today” staff learned the news shortly before going live. Giving the weather report, a visibly shaken Al Roker said, “I’m still trying to process the news.” Soon after announcing the dismissal, Ms. Guthrie gripped the hand of Hoda Kotb, who was rushed in as an emergency substitute host. The move by NBC represents one of the few examples of a company taking pre-emptive action over sexual harassment complaints before any allegations had become public. Mr. Lauer’s dismissal was seized upon by President Trump, who went on to ask in a tweet when executives at NBC and Comcast, the network’s parent company, would “be fired for putting out so much fake news.” link |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2017 16:25:39 GMT
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Post by LadyPorthos on Nov 29, 2017 16:39:47 GMT
LOL! I had the same thought when I saw the headline this morning. How many of these "revered" newsmen were the same ones calling various politicians on the carpet for their questionable behavior? Pot, meet kettle.  |
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Post by andie on Nov 30, 2017 7:50:16 GMT
I do not care how many men bite the dust with this new zero tolerance policy nor do I care who they are.
I hope the men who know they have these skeletons in their closets feel the tick tock of a clock inside their head, waiting for their shoe to drop.
I love how fast they are being dropped by their employers.
I am sooo glad I have lived to see this day of zero tolerance.
I only hope in trickles down to the professions like medicine, the law engineering, etc.
And further down to cover women who are not professionals but hold jobs and have also been abused for decades by men.
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Post by andie on Nov 30, 2017 7:51:42 GMT
Queen - Another One Bites the Dust
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2017 14:12:00 GMT
Lauer's full statement below:
There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC.
Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly.
Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and I'm committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full time job. The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own troubling flaws. It's been humbling. I am blessed to be surrounded by the people I love. I thank them for their patience and grace.
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Post by LadyPorthos on Nov 30, 2017 19:04:23 GMT
Boo hoo, Matt...you got yourself into this mess, and dragged your family and colleagues down with you. Hope you're happy.
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Post by andie on Dec 1, 2017 6:51:37 GMT
And the same to all the other men who have done the same thing thing starting with Trump who has never accepted responsibility for the 15 woman who have come forward.
In fact he is now questioning if the tape is real. How bizarre is that !!!
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Post by Joey on Dec 1, 2017 7:32:49 GMT
I think Matt is more sorry he lost his job than anything. He has a contract but his actions probably broke the contract and they wont have to pay him. I heard he was pair 20 million but not sure if that is true and I don't really care.
I told my wife I never liked that guy from the start and she agreed she never liked him either. He comes off as a holier than thou type person. Glad he is history and feel bad for the women that had to go through it it.
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Post by andie on Dec 1, 2017 7:34:42 GMT
I think Matt is more sorry he lost his job than anything. He has a contract but his actions probably broke the contract and they wont have to pay him. I heard he was pair 20 million but not sure if that is true and I don't really care. I told my wife I never liked that guy from the start and she agreed she never liked him either. He comes off as a holier than thou type person. Glad he is history and feel bad for the women that had to go through it it. There are up to 8 accusers at this point. Think he is toast...as he should be. I want to know who in management knew. |
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another one bites the dust!
