Tavis Smiley responds to suspension by PBS following sexual misconduct investigation

Just weeks afterCharlie Rose was dismissedfor sexual misconduct allegations, another high-profile PBS personality is facing the same.

The organization has suspended the late-night talk showTavis Smiley, following an investigation into its eponymous host.

PBS engaged an outside law firm to conduct an investigation immediately after learning of troubling allegations regarding Mr. Smiley.

This investigation included interviews with witnesses as well as with Mr. Smiley.

PBS launched a so-called investigation of me without ever informing me.

After 14 seasons, thats how I learned of this inquiry, from the streets.

Only after being threatened with a lawsuit, did PBS investigators reluctantly agree to interview me for three hours.

Their mind was made up.

Almost immediately following the meeting, this story broke in Varietyas an exclusive.

This has gone too far.

And, I, for one, intend to fight back.

I look forward to actively participating in that conversation.