DETROIT (AP) — U.S. Rep. John Conyers — beset with allegations of sexual harassment by former staff members — announced Tuesday that he is retiring. The 88-year-old Conyers made the announcement while speaking with Detroit radio talk show host Mildred Gaddis. He was not clear on when the retirement becomes effective. “I’m in the process […]
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Oxford County commissioners: No meeting planned with Sheriff Gallant
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners and their attorney have no plans to meet with Sheriff Wayne Gallant about the sexual harassment allegations he is facing, County Administrator Scott Cole said Thursday. Cole said commissioners will meet with their attorney, Bryan Dench, during an executive session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Oxford County […]
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Variety journalist says more Matt Lauer allegations are being probed
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the journalists who had been investigating “Today” show host Matt Lauer before NBC announced his firing over sexual misconduct allegations says accounts from more women are being vetted. Ramin Setoodeh of Variety spoke on ABC’s “Good Morning America” along with his colleague, Elizabeth Wagmeister. Hours after Lauer’s firing Wednesday, […]
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Who will replace Matt Lauer at NBC?
After years of morning TV dominance, the face of the “Today” show for two decades is suddenly gone at a time when NBC’s crown jewel is locked in a fierce ratings battle with ABC’s “Good Morning America.” NBC was also preparing for the high-profile Winter Olympics in February, when Lauer was likely to anchor much […]
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Matt Lauer: ‘There are no words to express my sorrow and regret…’
A statement from Matt Lauer: “There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions…” pic.twitter.com/f93rHXqKQD — TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 30, 2017 NEW YORK (AP) — Former “Today” show host Matt Lauer, fired for sexual misconduct, said Thursday that repairing the damage that he […]
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Sheriff Wayne Gallant ‘absolutely’ denies harassment claims
LEWISTON — Oxford County Sheriff Wayne Gallant “absolutely” denies any suggestion that he sexually harassed employees or threatened anyone with termination in connection with any solicitation for sex, his attorney said Wednesday. And, he is not considering stepping down from office, according to his legal counsel. On Wednesday Gallant’s attorney, Jim Martemucci of Portland, said […]
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Update: NBC News fires Matt Lauer over accusations of crude misconduct
NEW YORK (AP) — “Today” show host Matt Lauer was fired for what NBC on Wednesday called “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a colleague and was promptly confronted with a published report accusing him of crude and habitual misconduct with other women around the office. With his easygoing charm, Lauer has long been a lucrative and […]
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As Matt Lauer is fired from ‘Today,’ Ann Curry’s disastrous exit is back in the spotlight
UPDATE: Matt Lauer: ‘There are no words to express my sorrow and regret…’ In 2012, “Today” show host Matt Lauer appeared on the cover of the Hollywood Reporter, next to a headline that read “The New Most Powerful Face in News.” No one would dispute that characterization – at the time, Lauer had just signed a […]
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Megyn Kelly on Matt Lauer’s firing: ‘This one does hit close to home’
On Wednesday morning, NBC’s Megyn Kelly started her 9 a.m. ET show the same way her “Today” colleagues did a few hours earlier – with the news that anchor Matt Lauer had been fired after an employee complained about “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” After airing a clip of Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb […]
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Matt Lauer’s firing visibly upsets his ‘Today’ co-hosts, who announce it to the world
The first indication something was amiss on the “Today” show on Wednesday was the absence of Matt Lauer. Instead, co-host Savannah Guthrie was seated at the anchor desk with Hoda Kotb – and both of them were visibly shaken. More coverage: NBC News fires Matt Lauer over inappropriate sexual behavior | Megyn Kelly on Matt Lauer’s firing: ‘This […]