Tavis Smiley Rips PBS for Its ‘Sloppy Investigation’ into Alleged Misconduct: ‘I for One Intend to Fight Back’

‘I have the utmost respect for all women and I certainly celebrate the courage of those who have come forward of late to share their own truth’

Tavis Smiley Rips PBS For Its ‘Sloppy Investigation’ Into Alleged Misconduct: ‘I For One Intend to Fight Back’ (Mediaite)

Late Wednesday night, Tavis Smiley took to social media to defend himself against sexual misconduct allegations that were made against him.

According to Variety, he was accused of having sexual relationships with multiple subordinates and some had “expressed concern that their employment status was linked to the status of a sexual relationship with Smiley.”

He began by saying he was “just as shocked” as everyone about PBS’s decision to suspend him.

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