NBC News host Matt Lauer, who on Thursday apologized for sexual misconduct allegations
against him, is now pressing NBC to pay him $30 million dollars for the remainder of his
contract despite the fact that he was fired for workplace sexual harassment issues.
Several accusations are now possibly turning into criminal accusations such as rape and
assault.
Yes, you read that correctly, lawyers who are representing the former NBC News host
and sexual deviant Matt Lauer, are reportedly seeking to get the longtime anchor upwards
of $30 million dollars, even though he was fired this week over allegations of sexual
misconduct and rape.
NBC attorneys are said to be currently reviewing this pervert's contract and determining
whether the claims against him, which clearly would affect any moral clause in his contract
and his ensuing termination, would cut off his contractual rights to be paid through
to the end of his contract.
Morality clauses are often added to contracts, especially those of the elite since it allows
for companies to terminate employees for getting into embarrassing situations that might damage
the company's image or reputation.
Via USA Today: Matt Lauer scandal: There may be as many as
8 victims, Lauer breaks his silence.
After his sudden firing for alleged sexual misbehavior in the workplace, Matt Lauer responded
in a written statement read by his former co-anchor Savannah Guthrie on 'Today.'
USA TODAY
One day after Matt Lauer was fired for inappropriate sexual behavior at work, additional details
are emerging about the the former NBC host's conduct.
Lauer, 59, who co-anchored Today for more than 20 years, has also broken his silence
and released a statement Wednesday.
NBC News' Stephanie Gosk says there are as many as eight victims
Gosk appeared on Megyn Kelly Today Thursday fielding questions from the host about her
Lauer investigation.
Gosk said that are as many as eight accusers, though tallying is difficult as the accounts
have been anonymous.
Several accusers told Variety "they complained to executives at the network about Lauer's
behavior, which fell on deaf ears."
NBC has denied this telling NBC News"current NBC News management was never made aware."
After Kelly brought up the report of sexual assault from The New York Times, Gosk said
the New York City Police Department and police departments in Long Island have been contacted
and she is unaware of any open criminal investigations for Lauer.
Per an emailed statement from the New York Police Department to USA TODAY: "The NYPD
is not investigating any complaints against Matt Lauer at this time."
Kelly closed the segment by inviting women who have come forward with accusations for
Lauer to her show.
Former Today show executive producer says he never knew of any complaints against Lauer
CNN President Jeff Zucker, who served as an executive producer for Today, called Lauer's
alleged behavior "incredibly, incredibly disturbing" at Business Insider's Ignition
conference Thursday.
Zucker said that during his 25-year career at NBC Universal he was never aware of any
grievances with Lauer.
"To my knowledge, there was never a complaint about Matt," he said.
"There was never a suggestion of that kind of deviant/ predatory behavior not even a
whisper of it.
Nothing like that."
"I've known Matt for 25 years, and I didn't know this Matt," he said.
Lauer says he is 'truly sorry' in a statement
His former Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who announced Lauer's termination on air
Wednesday, read the statement at the top of the NBC morning show Thursday.
"There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others
by words and actions," Lauer said in his statement.
"To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry.
As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left
behind at home and at NBC.
Regarding the allegations themselves, Lauer said, "Some of what is being said about
me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me
feel embarrassed and ashamed.
I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly."
He continued, "Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and
I'm committed to beginning that effort.It is now my full-time job.
The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own troubling flaws.
It's been humbling.
I am blessed to be surrounded by the people I love.
I thank them for their patience and grace."
Reaction to the firing of Matt Lauer on the street at the 'Today' show.
USA TODAY
In a memo sent by NBC News chairman Andy Lack notifying staff of Lauer's termination,
he said the organization had only received one complaint against Lauer in his tenure
but was "presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident."
Shortly after news of Lauer's firing broke, Variety published a report which focused on
three women who identified themselves as victims of sexual harassment by Lauer.
Later Wednesday evening, The New York Times published a piece reporting that the network
had received, at a minimum, two additional complaints.
Gosk confirmed on Today Thursday that NBC News had received additional complaints from
two women alleging inappropriate sexual behavior from Lauer.
So far the accusers have not wished to be identified.
These victims that are coming forward need to start pressing criminal charges against
this scumbag.
And if the statutes of limitations have passed, they need to bring civil charges against him.
This pervert can't get away with what he has done for so many decades.
He needs to be taken down and either end up in prison, with an "eager" cellmate or
he needs to end up in the streets living under a bridge.
Either option works!
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