Tavis Smiley Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations: ‘PBS Made a Huge Mistake’

Tavis Smiley Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations on GMA: ‘PBS Made a Huge Mistake’ (Mediaite)

Tavis Smiley responded to the sexual misconduct allegations that have been leveled against him by denying any wrongdoing — and slammed PBS for making “a huge mistake” for investigating him.

Smiley made the comments while appearing on Good Morning America, where he insisted that he will “do anything to protect my reputation.”

The author and media personality continued his critism of PBS’ handling of the allegations by saying the network only spoke with him directly regarding the claims after his attorneys threatened to sue. “They did not intend to talk to me nor did they talk to any of my current staff. They didn’t talk to my COO, they didn’t talk to my HR person,” he said.