NEW YORK — The Latest on sexual misconduct accusations against a former radio host (all times local):6:15 p.m.A spokeswoman for New York Public Radio says allegations of sexual misconduct against a former host are disturbing and “would clearly violate” the station’s standards and practices. Author Suki Kim said in a New York Magazine story that former public radio host John Hockenberry had sent her emails that made her uncomfortable. The spokeswoman for New York Public Radio, the parent company of WNYC, said Hockenberry’s contract expired June 30 and was not renewed. ——–3 p.m.A former New York public radio host has been accused of sexual misconduct by an author and former colleagues. A statement from the “Takeaway” posted on Twitter said the show was disturbed by the report and takes the allegations very seriously.

Source: National Post December 02, 2017 23:15 UTC