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Matt Lauer, Arguably America’s Most Recognizable News anchor, Has just been Fired Because of Sexual Misconduct

Matt Lauer, the NBC morning news anchor, has had his contract terminated over allegations of sexual misconduct.
  • By Brennen Jones
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  • November 29, 2017
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One of the most recognizable faces on American news television, Matt Lauer, has seen his contract terminated over allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace.

“On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer,” Andrew Lack, 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.”

Lack confirmed that it was the first complaint they had received against Lauer, but suggested that it may not have been an isolated incident.

“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.”

Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosted the Today show with Lauer, confirmed the news in a broadcast on Wednesday.

“All we can say is we are heartbroken; I’m heartbroken,” she said, before describing Lauer as a “dear, dear friend.”

She said, however, that she was, “heartbroken for the brave colleague who came forward to tell her story.”

Guthrie said that Lauer’s departure was part of a ‘national reckoning’, before adding, “How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly?”

And of course, President Trump even had to chime in.

Wow, Matt Lauer was just fired from NBC for “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” But when will the top executives at NBC & Comcast be fired for putting out so much Fake News. Check out Andy Lack’s past!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2017

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Brennen Jones is the leading founder and publisher of TheUrbanTwist.com, a leading entertainment and media blog. He is also the founder of P.S. Web Pros, which is a web design and internet marketing company. He's also TheUrbanTwist.com's resident filmmaker and has produced and directed several short films under his Kitt HoRizon Films imprint and he's produced and have worked on video productions and commercials for various government agencies. He plans to turn The Urban Twist into a media haven so stay tuned. Brennen currently lives in Baltimore, MD. So be my friend on Facebook and Follow me on Twitter!

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