Via ABC:
Talk-show host Tavis Smiley defended himself again against sexual misconduct allegations today, saying, “PBS made a huge mistake here.”
PBS suspended the distribution of his namesake talk show earlier this month after an investigation, citing “multiple, credible allegations,” the network told ABC News in a statement.
A PBS spokesperson said, “PBS engaged an outside law firm to conduct an investigation immediately after learning of troubling allegations regarding Mr. Smiley. 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.”