Amid multiple reports based on new allegations detailed in Ronan Farrow’s upcoming book, former “Today” anchor Matt Lauer has come under fire again for alleged past sexual misconduct. While NBC News has made clear that it stands with Lauer’s accusers, the embattled former host has felt compelled to write a lengthy open letter expressing his regret for having chosen to stay silent and denouncing the allegations of his accusers.
“Over the past two years people have asked why I have not spoken out to defend myself more vigorously against some of the false and salacious allegations leveled at me,” Lauer wrote in an open letter released by his lawyers and published Wednesday by The Hollywood Reporter (full letter below). “It is a fair question and the answer is deeply personal. Despite my desire to set the record straight and confront the individuals making false allegations, I wanted nothing less than to create more headlines my kids would read and a new gathering of photographers at the end of our driveway. So I decided to just stay quiet and work on repairing my relationship with the people I love. It has been the most important full-time job I have ever had.”
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