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PBS Suspends Host Tavis Smiley Amid Sexual Harassment Accusations

HeadlineDec 14, 2017

PBS has suspended award-winning journalist and talk show host Tavis Smiley amid accusations Smiley had sexual relationships with multiple subordinates and that he created a workplace that was verbally abusive and threatening. Multiple women said they were concerned their job security was linked to the status of a sexual relationship with Smiley. Smiley has denied the accusations.

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