Another One – PBS Suspends Tavis Smiley Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Seems like there is a new person each week being accused of sexual misconduct. Add this one to the #MeToo list – Tavis Smiley.
Tavis Smiley, best known for his namesake nightly PBS show, has been suspended by the network amid allegations of sexual misconduct. PBS responded to the suspension by saying, “This investigation included interviews with witnesses as well as with Mr. Smiley. The inquiry uncovered multiple, credible allegations of conduct that is inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS, and the totality of this information led to today’s decision.”
This comes less than a month after Charlie Rose, whose show also aired on PBS, was fired after eight women came forward with sexual misconduct allegations.
“PBS expects all the producers we work with to provide a workplace where people feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect,” a spokesperson told PBS News Hour at the time.
Source: PBS
