CBS News, PBS cut ties to Charlie Rose
NEW YORK — CBS News and PBS both cut ties to Charlie Rose on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after several women who worked with him on his PBS interview show alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct, including groping and walking naked in front of them.
Both organizations stressed the importance of providing a safe, professional workplace.
The actions by CBS and PBS came after both institutions suspended Rose on Monday night.
“Despite Charlie’s important journalistic contribution to our news division, there is absolutely nothing more important, in this or any organization, than ensuring a safe, professional workplace — a supportive environment where people feel they can do their best work,” CBS News President David Rhodes said in a memo to staff on Tuesday. “We need to be such a place.”
Rose had no immediate reaction to his firing.
PBS didn’t technically fire Rose, since the 75-year-old newsman owns the company that produces his show. His show aired in 94 percent of the country.