Matt Lauer Fired From NBC For 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'
NBC has fired Matt Lauer for “inappropriate sexual behavior. “
At the top of the “Today” show, anchors Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb delivered the message to viewers, revealing NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack wrote in a staff memo that there was a “complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer.” Though it was the first made against the journalist and morning host during his 25-year career with NBC, Lack wrote “we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident.”
Lack’s statement also said the company underwent a serious review of the complaint, which represented “a clear violation” of the company’s standards, and Lauer was terminated as a result.
“This is a sad morning at “Today” and NBC News,” Guthrie said. “As I’m sure you can understand, we are devastated. I’m heartbroken for Matt. He is my dear, dear colleague. And I’m heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story and any other women who have their own stories to tell.”
She added: “This reckoning that so many organizations have been going through is important, it’s long overdue and it must result in workplaces where all women—all people—feel safe and respected.”
Last week, CBS News fired its morning anchor, Charlie Rose, after a report in The Washington Post detailed years of sexual misconduct.
This is a developing story…