PBS Pulls Tavis Smiley’s Talk Show After Misconduct Allegations
- 6 years ago
PBS Pulls Tavis Smiley’s Talk Show After Misconduct Allegations
The network said it had indefinitely suspended its distribution of the show after the inquiry uncovered allegations
that were “inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS.”
“The totality of this information led to today’s decision,” the network said in a statement, adding
that Mr. Smiley, 53, was also interviewed in the investigation.
The public broadcasting network said it had referred claims of inappropriate behavior by Mr.
Smiley, who hosts his self-titled nightly program, to an outside law firm to investigate.
PBS stopped distributing a talk show hosted by Tavis Smiley on Wednesday after an investigation
found “credible allegations” of misconduct against him, the network announced.
The network said it had indefinitely suspended its distribution of the show after the inquiry uncovered allegations
that were “inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS.”
“The totality of this information led to today’s decision,” the network said in a statement, adding
that Mr. Smiley, 53, was also interviewed in the investigation.
The public broadcasting network said it had referred claims of inappropriate behavior by Mr.
Smiley, who hosts his self-titled nightly program, to an outside law firm to investigate.
PBS stopped distributing a talk show hosted by Tavis Smiley on Wednesday after an investigation
found “credible allegations” of misconduct against him, the network announced.