Tom Brokaw Accused of Inappropriate Advances, New Claims Made Against Matt Lauer | THR News

Tom Brokaw Accused of Inappropriate Advances, New Claims Made Against Matt Lauer | THR News

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The transcript discusses allegations of sexual misconduct against NBC figures Tom Brokaw and Matt Lauer. Linda Vester and an anonymous source accuse Brokaw of inappropriate behavior in the 1990s. Lauer faces new allegations, including exposing himself and having sex in his office. Ann Curry claims she warned NBC about Lauer in 2012. Lauer denies coercive actions but admits to inappropriate behavior. NBC has no record of Curry's warning. The Hollywood Reporter seeks comments from NBC.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two women that made allegations against the NBC News special correspondent?

Linda Rodriguez and Ann Curry

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie

Barbara Bush and Ann Curry

Linda Vester and an anonymous source

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Linda Vester claim about Brokaw's behavior?

He offered her a promotion

He attempted to initiate an affair

He invited her to a public event

He asked her to leave NBC

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the anonymous source allege about the NBC journalist?

He offered her a job

He pulled her into a small enclave

He invited her to a party

He asked her to write a report

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ann Curry reportedly warn NBC management about?

Lauer's behavior towards women

A financial issue

A technical glitch

A scheduling conflict

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Matt Lauer acknowledge in his statement?

He was planning to retire

He received an award

He was promoted at NBC

He acted inappropriately as a husband and father