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In memoir, Katie Couric writes of feeling betrayed by Lauer
Read full article: In memoir, Katie Couric writes of feeling betrayed by LauerKatie Couric, in a new memoir called “Going There,” writes of feeling betrayed by Matt Lauer following the sexual misconduct accusations that led to his firing at the “Today" show in 2017.
On TV, 9/11 was last huge story for ‘Big 3’ network anchors
Read full article: On TV, 9/11 was last huge story for ‘Big 3’ network anchorsMillions of Americans were guided through the horror of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by one of three men on television news — Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings and Dan Rather.
For grateful NBC, Savannah Guthrie changes the subject
Read full article: For grateful NBC, Savannah Guthrie changes the subjectModerator Savannah Guthrie speaks during an NBC News Town Hall with President Donald Trump at Perez Art Museum Miami, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK – Savannah Guthrie did more than just display her journalistic chops at NBC News' town hall with President Donald Trump. As host of the “Today” show, Guthrie knows the importance of time and how to stop an interview subject from filibustering. “The biggest challenge with President Trump is that it’s never a linear conversation,” Swan said. “Why does anyone take Savannah Guthrie seriously?” tweeted conservative talk show host Buck Sexton.
Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenure
Read full article: Gretchen Carlson wants to speak freely about Fox News tenureThis Oct. 31, 2019 photo shows former Fox News personality Gretchen Carlson during an interview in New York. "It would be nice to be able to be able to tell my full story," Carlson said. Carlson got a reported $20 million settlement in 2016 after she sued the network, claiming late Fox News chief Roger Ailes demoted then fired her when she rejected his sexual advances. Since her departure from Fox, Carlson has become an advocate for women, from writing books like "Be Fierce" to producing and hosting the Lifetime documentary "Breaking the Silence" about sexual harassment earlier this year. Carlson said she is amazed at how much progress has happened regarding sexual harassment cases in just three years.
Matt Lauer Fights Back After Being Accused of Rape: Today on Inside Edition
Read full article: Matt Lauer Fights Back After Being Accused of Rape: Today on Inside EditionMatt Lauer has been accused of rape by a former NBC News colleague. In graphic detail, Brooke Nevils recounted the alleged attack to investigative journalist Ronan Farrow. A couple says they adopted who they thought was a child but who they now claim was an adult woman. Yes, a puppy. For more Inside Edition stories tune in to today's show.
What to Know About the Woman Who's Accused Matt Lauer of Rape
Read full article: What to Know About the Woman Who's Accused Matt Lauer of RapeLauer, who was terminated by the network two years ago after Nevils complained of "inappropriate sexual behavior" on Lauer's part, hit back hard Wednesday against her new accusations of rape. We performed oral sex on each other, we had vaginal sex, and we had anal sex. But on this night, she said, Lauer pushed her onto the bed, "asking if she liked anal sex," Farrow wrote. It was nonconsensual in that I said, multiple times, that I didn't want to have anal sex," Farrow quotes her as saying. I want to say that we know it wasnt easy for our colleague Brooke to come forward then.
Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 9, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 9, 2019DETROIT - Here's our top story on Local 4 News at 4:Matt Lauer allegationsFormer Today Show host Matt Lauer is responding to sexual assault allegations against him. He is calling a rape allegation by a former coworker at NBC News "categorically false." The former coworker accused him of raping her during the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Watch the full report on Local 4 News at 4Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Matt Lauer calls rape allegation false, says it was consensual affair in letter to Variety
Read full article: Matt Lauer calls rape allegation false, says it was consensual affair in letter to VarietyMatt Lauer is speaking out and calling a rape allegation by a former coworker at NBC News "categorically false." Variety got a copy of the book and was first to report the detailed rape claim against Lauer on Wednesday. Lauer has followed up with a letter to Variety that explains his side of the story:"I had an extramarital affair with Brooke Nevils in 2014. We engaged in a variety of sexual acts ... Each act was mutual and completely consensual," reads part of the letter to Variety. Lauer denies this claim, calling this "part of a promotional effort to sell a book" in his letter published by Variety.
NBC News, TODAY show address Matt Lauer rape allegations
Read full article: NBC News, TODAY show address Matt Lauer rape allegationsNBC News and the TODAY Show spent time Wednesday morning addressing new sexual assault claims against former host Matt Lauer. Overnight, troubling new allegations about former TODAY anchor Matt Lauer were revealed from journalist Ronan Farrow's soon-to-be-released book "Catch and Kill." pic.twitter.com/7ooO3oAJ5X TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 9, 2019Lauer was fired from his position in 2017 after 20 years with NBC News. "This has to be the most popular decision NBC News has ever made," Guthrie said while celebrating the news on "Today." Once she was in his hotel room, Nevils alleges, Lauer who was wearing a T-shirt and boxers pushed her against the door and kissed her.
Former NBC staffer accuses Matt Lauer of rape in book
Read full article: Former NBC staffer accuses Matt Lauer of rape in book(CNN) - When NBC News fired Matt Lauer two years ago, the network said an employee accused him of "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace." NBC News responded by saying, in a statement, "Matt Lauer's conduct was appalling, horrific and reprehensible, as we said at the time. Nevils told Farrow in an interview that the rape occurred while she was in Sochi, Russia, covering the 2014 Winter Olympics. Lauer invited her up to his room but, according to Farrow, Nevils said she "had no reason to suspect Lauer would be anything but friendly based on prior experience." Nevils told Farrow that once in the room, Lauer forced himself on her and raped her.