In the book, Farrow alleges he was trailed by undercover operatives hired by Weinstein, who is awaiting trial on rape and other charges. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)In “Catch and Kill,” Farrow alleges Weinstein pressured NBC executives to quash reporting by leveraging dirt on former “Today” show co-host Matt Lauer. The plot thickens: NBC has since launched a counterattack against Farrow and “Catch and Kill.” NBC disputes Farrow’s allegations, saying his work was neither substantiated nor ready to run. Star Tomlinson looks at “Catch and Kill” before Tuesday’s book talk at the Orpheum Theatre. “Catch and Kill” is a detailed, reported work of nonfiction, but Farrow also cited detective novelists Raymond Chandler and Dasheill Hammett as inspirations.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2019 19:52 UTC