An NBC internal investigation of former “Today” host Matt Lauer has concluded there was “no evidence” that senior executives at the network were aware of Lauer’s long history of alleged workplace sexual harassment until a complaint emerged about him in November. Lauer, the star of NBC News’s most lucrative program, was fired in November after an unidentified colleague filed a formal complaint alleging inappropriate sexual behavior. [NBC News faces skepticism in remedying in-house sexual harassment]The network confirmed in its investigation that four women complained about Lauer. In addition to interviews, the investigative team searched emails by Lauer, NBC News executives and “Today” supervisors, according to the report. The report clarifies Curry’s claim that she alerted management to complaints about Lauer’s behavior in 2012.

Source: Washington Post May 09, 2018 14:30 UTC