PBS says more witnesses have detailed sexual misconduct allegations against talk-show host Tavis Smiley, who was suspended in December and later fired. In papers filed in Washington, D.C., Superior Court in response to a breach-of-contract lawsuit by Smiley, PBS said the witnesses spoke to an independent investigator and corroborated initial accounts that Smiley had established a pattern of sexual relationships with subordinates. The filing Tuesday also said he subjected subordinates to unwanted sexual advances — including requests for specific sex acts — and made lewd jokes. The network said it also found further evidence that Smiley created an abusive and threatening workplace, often belittling and cursing subordinates. PBS aired the show “Tavis Smiley” from 2004 until 2017.

Source: National Post March 24, 2018 01:18 UTC