The Nov. 21 edition of “CBS This Morning” began with a story that hit close to their home as its anchor Charlie Rose was accused of sexual harassment in the workplace by at least eight women over the span of over two decades, according to The Washington Post.
We begin this morning with news affecting all of us at this broadcast and this network. @CBSNews has suspended our co-host @CharlieRose over allegations of sexual misconduct. https://t.co/XAuPjnxSzW pic.twitter.com/zyoJ4zZgEP
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) November 21, 2017
We've been able to reach one of Charlie Rose’s accusers. She didn't want to go on camera with us but confirms the reporting is accurate. https://t.co/XAuPjnxSzW pic.twitter.com/USNJeDVQRA
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) November 21, 2017
Rose has since been suspended from CBS and his other TV network, PBS. His PBS talk show has been placed on immediate hiatus while claims continue to be investigated.
“CBS This Morning” anchors Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell each commented on the situation. O’Donnell stated, “This is a moment that demands a frank and honest assessment about where we stand and more generally the safety of women.”
“This is a moment that demands a frank and honest assessment about where we stand and more generally the safety of women. Let me be very clear. There is no excuse for this alleged behavior. It is systematic and pervasive and I've been doing a lot of listening." — @NorahODonnell pic.twitter.com/9P69QN7spu
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) November 21, 2017
King added a personal note, “I really am reeling. I got 1 hour & 42 minutes of sleep last night, both my son and my daughter called me. Oprah called me and said, are you okay? I am not okay. After reading that article in the Post, it was deeply disturbing, troubling and painful for me to read.”
“I really am reeling. I got 1 hour & 42 minutes of sleep last night, both my son and my daughter called me. Oprah called me and said, are you okay? I am not okay. After reading that article in the Post, it was deeply disturbing, troubling and painful for me to read.” – @GayleKing pic.twitter.com/EQoEBHFkUr
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) November 21, 2017
"We are going to continue to do our reporting on this story and other allegations that have come forward." — @NorahODonnell
“None of us ever thought that we'd be sitting at this table in particular telling this story, but here we are” — @GayleKing pic.twitter.com/KJUu0HqTyF
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) November 21, 2017
