Kurtz: Tom Brokaw Denies Allegations by Linda Vester, Says He Made No Romantic Overtures

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KURTZ: "NBC tells me it has no comment, but Brokaw in the statement says, 'I met with Linda Vester on two occasions, both at her request, 23 years ago because she wanted advice with respect to her career at NBC. The meetings were brief, cordial and appropriate, and despite Linda's allegations, I made no romantic overtures toward her at that time or any other.' It's worth noting Vester said in this 'Variety' interview she felt trapped and she felt this man could destroy her career. She was then in her late 20s, she was physically shaking and she was deeply traumatized for years. 'Washington Post' also quotes under unnamed woman making similar allegations against Brokaw. He is denying that as well. This comes five months after NBC abruptly fired Matt Lauer over far more serious allegations of sexual misconduct which he says he never coerced anybody but there were a lot of women involved in that."