Matt Lauer releases first public statement after sexual misconduct allegations

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Matt Lauer has released a public statement in response to the allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his ouster from NBC News’ Today show

In the statement, read aloud by Lauer’s former co-host, Savannah Guthrie, Lauer apologised for his actions, saying “there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed.” 

He also pledged to repair the damage, adding it “will take a lot of time and soul searching” and calling it “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,” he said.  Read more…

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Louis C.K. responds to sexual misconduct allegations: ‘These stories are true’

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Louis C.K. has responded to allegations of sexual misconduct brought by five women in the New York Times. Their accounts, C.K. confirms, are true.

In the lengthy statement, C.K. acknowledges misusing his power in the comedy community, saying he didn’t think he did anything wrong at the time – but that he has since come to understand why what he did was abusive.

“The hardest regret to live with is what you’ve done to hurt someone else,” C.K. wrote.”And I can hardly wrap my head around the scope of hurt I brought on them.”

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