New York (CNN Business) NBC executives need to reckon with the network's culture after a new book draws into question its handling of an investigation into Harvey Weinstein and an alleged sexual assault by former "Today" anchor Matt Lauer, media analysts said on Sunday. "I worked at NBC, there are a lot of people that I really respect there. For its part, NBC has said a pressure campaign by Weinstein had nothing to do with the network's decision not to run Farrow's reporting on the former Hollywood mogul. Instead, NBC says Farrow's reporting did not meet its standards for broadcast, and that he had no on-the-record, on-camera interviews with Weinstein's accusers. Allegations of sexual misconduct by individuals such as Weinstein, Lauer and others helped spur the #MeToo movement, which has led to the toppling of powerful men across various industries — including at multiple news organizations.

Source: CNN October 13, 2019 23:37 UTC