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Brokaw denies allegations of sexual harassment: 'I was ambushed'
The Hill ^ | 04/27/18 | Max Greenwood

Posted on 04/27/2018 12:17:05 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

Veteran NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw mounted a scorching denial of allegations that he made unwanted advances on a young colleague in the 1990s, claiming in an email to several NBC News employees that he had been "ambushed" by a public smear campaign.

"I was ambushed and then perp walked across the pages of The Washington Post and Variety as an avatar of male misogyny, taken to the guillotine and stripped of any honor and achievement I had earned in more than a half century of journalism and citizenship," Brokaw wrote in the email, a copy of which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

"I am angry, hurt and unmoored from what I thought would be the final passage of my life and career, a mix of written and broadcast journalism, philanthropy and participation in environmental and social causes that have always given extra meaning to my life."

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: brokaw; denial; metoo; sexualabuse; tombrokaw
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To: ghost of nixon

“Brokaw isn’t being accused of breaking any laws”

False. She alleges unwanted touching particularly on one occasion he comes up behind her and rubs her waist line. There was another occasion as well. It’s either an assault or sexual assault.


21 posted on 04/27/2018 12:33:01 PM PDT by Lent
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To: yesthatjallen
unmoored from what I thought would be the final passage of my life and career, a mix of written and broadcast journalism, philanthropy and participation in environmental and social causes that have always given extra meaning to my life."

Who uses the word "unmoored" and how does worshiping at the environmental alter give extra meaning to his life of inconsequence - he READS A TELEPROMPTER.

22 posted on 04/27/2018 12:33:10 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: wbill
Liberals eating their own. Pass the popcorn.
23 posted on 04/27/2018 12:35:00 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (Democrats are having trouble with their MAMA campaign, (Make America Mexico Again), versus MAGA!)
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To: yesthatjallen

Poor Tom, the fake Texan...all hat...

It’s the seriousness of the charge, ya know...


24 posted on 04/27/2018 12:38:04 PM PDT by CincyRichieRich (There are no more accidents. Q Sorta Kinda Knows What He is Talking About)
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To: WayneS
I am feeling an almost overwhelming lack of sympathy for you.

I agree. -- Yet at the same time I think Brokaw may actually be telling the truth ... at least that's my gut feeling about this ... for whatever that's worth!

25 posted on 04/27/2018 12:38:08 PM PDT by glennaro
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To: yesthatjallen

You read a teleprompter filled with lies, Tom.

You have no honor, Tom, and you achieved nothing.


26 posted on 04/27/2018 12:43:30 PM PDT by chris37 ("I am everybody." -Mark Robinson)
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To: yesthatjallen

Brokaw thought he was different. He played the Leftist journalist so well.

He doesn’t realize, he’s an old white man. He is open game these days.


27 posted on 04/27/2018 12:45:11 PM PDT by skinndogNN
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To: yesthatjallen
Nope! Bullchit!

PIAPS says ALL WOMEN should be believed when they bring these sex abuse matters to the forefront.

Tough luck Chuck.

Give Bill Cosby a call. Maybe he can give you a few pointers.

28 posted on 04/27/2018 12:46:21 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: yesthatjallen
"They literally pulled my penis out of my pants, I tell ya! What was I supposed to do?!"
29 posted on 04/27/2018 12:47:48 PM PDT by MountainWalker
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To: yesthatjallen

“I was ambushed and then perp walked across the pages of The Washington Post and Variety as an avatar of male misogyny, taken to the guillotine and stripped of any honor and achievement I had earned in more than a half century of journalism and citizenship,” Brokaw wrote in the email, a copy of which was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

“I am angry, hurt and unmoored from what I thought would be the final passage of my life and career, a mix of written and broadcast journalism, philanthropy and participation in environmental and social causes that have always given extra meaning to my life.”

...

Shakespeare would say he protests too much.


30 posted on 04/27/2018 12:48:36 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Give a man a fish and he'll be a Democrat. Teach a man to fish and he'll be a responsible citizen.)
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To: skinndogNN

I hear Brokaw and Cosby used to party together.

Brokaw is a perv. Or, he might have trafficked in child porn.

Or he is innocent, but either way, he is certainly protesting too much and is relying on his white privilege.

We need a special counsel here in my opinion. Sure, there is no evidence at this time, but given the weight of these allegations we have get to the truth.

Anyone out there hate Tom who would be willing to act as special counsel?
Put your hands up.


31 posted on 04/27/2018 12:49:51 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: yesthatjallen

What is the old saying: “Pride goeth before a fall.”

Tommy is not quite there yet. So far, he is holding tightly to his self-righteous air. He could use a little dose of humility about which Monsignor Pope wrote and was posted this morning:

“Humility is reverence for the truth about ourselves.”

Take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror, Tommy. Hypocrisy does not wear well on an old man who should know better.


32 posted on 04/27/2018 12:51:07 PM PDT by RatRipper (Unindicted co-conspirators: the Mainstream Media and the Democratic Party)
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To: proust

Even if not true, it could be true.


33 posted on 04/27/2018 12:52:50 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1)
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To: yesthatjallen; All

Tough shit Brokejaw!


34 posted on 04/27/2018 12:54:26 PM PDT by 69er (69er)
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To: yesthatjallen

Tom, now you know how it feels when people are smeared in the media. No evidence required in most cases.


35 posted on 04/27/2018 12:55:04 PM PDT by Gahanna Bob
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To: yesthatjallen

Why should we believe a professional liar like Brokaw?


36 posted on 04/27/2018 12:55:35 PM PDT by alternatives? (Why have an army if there are no borders?)
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To: yesthatjallen

Sorry Tom, Dan Rather says ‘Fake but accurate!’

Brian Williams says he was there and can verify it all.


37 posted on 04/27/2018 12:57:07 PM PDT by VRWCarea51 (The Original 1998 Version)
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To: alternatives?

Especially since he is a perv who partied with Bill Cosby while trafficking in porn according to recently leveled charges.


38 posted on 04/27/2018 12:57:30 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: TexasGator

“Even if not true, it could be true.”

You stole that from James Comey, didn’t you?


39 posted on 04/27/2018 12:58:34 PM PDT by Gahanna Bob
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To: yesthatjallen

Is Tom saying this whole thing is a witch hunt.


40 posted on 04/27/2018 12:59:31 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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