PBS statement on Tavis Smiley misconduct allegations

By The Associated Press

Posted Dec 14, 2017 01:57:45 PM.

Last Updated Dec 14, 2017 02:20:39 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

PBS released a response Thursday to a statement by talk show host Tavis Smiley after the network cut ties with him over allegations of misconduct:

“Following receipt of a complaint, PBS hired an independent law firm to conduct an investigation and we stand by its integrity. The totality of the investigation, which included Mr. Smiley, revealed a pattern of multiple relationships with subordinates over many years, and other conduct inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS.”

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