Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
“This is the untold story of the exotic tactics of surveillance and intimidation deployed by wealthy and connected men to threaten journalists, evade accountability, and silence victims of abuse. And it’s the story of the women who risked everything to expose the truth and spark a global movement.
Both a spy thriller and a meticulous work of investigative journalism, Catch and Kill breaks devastating new stories about the rampant abuse of power and sheds far-reaching light on investigations that shook our culture.”
Little, Brown to publish Ronan Farrow book despite legal threats
“Farrow’s book follows a year-long investigation into sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein”
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NBC News preps for Ronan Farrow’s bombshell book
“NBC News finds itself in the unfortunate position of preparing to cover a splashy book that is expected to be packed with jaw-dropping allegations — about NBC News.
With Ronan Farrow’s long-awaited book “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators” due on shelves Oct. 15 — and expected to delve into ousted anchor Matt Lauer’s relationships with younger staffers, as well as the network’s alleged decision not to complete Farrow’s investigation into Harvey Weinstein — insiders say execs have been huddling to figure out how to deal with the fallout.” (more)
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Weinstein is connected to Epstein so we will see if there’s any mention of it in the book. – FC
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Woody Allen’s Secret Teen Lover Speaks
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/woody-allens-secret-teen-lover-manhattan-muse-speaks-1169782
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The Daily Mail [UK] reports –
Matt Lauer angrily denies anal rape allegation made by NBC producer in an indignant 1,400 word open letter, which claims they had ‘consensual sex’ at Sochi Winter Olympics which led to an affair
Brooke Nevils reported Lauer to NBC in 2017 claiming he attacked her
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7553597/Journalist-accuses-Matt-Lauer-raping-2014-Sochi-Winter-Olympics-new-book.html
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb somberly address rape allegation against Matt Lauer and say they support his accuser
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7554611/Savannah-Guthrie-Hoda-Kotb-say-disturbed-core-new-Matt-Lauer-rape-claims.html
How Harvey Weinstein tried to kill Ronan Farrow story using intel on Matt Lauer from National Enquirer, roping in Hillary Clinton and even his estranged father Woody Allen
Harvey Weinstein leaned on a number of his high-powered friends to try and kill Ronan Farrow’s expose with varying degrees of success
A publicist for Hillary Clinton told Farrow that his ‘big story’ was a ‘concern for us’ when the journalist sought access to the presidential hopeful
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7555659/Harvey-Weinstein-got-Hillary-Clinton-try-stop-expose-used-Matt-Lauer-dossiers-called-Woody.html
TMZ:
‘Today’ Crew Responds – has Today Show video –
https://www.tmz.com/2019/10/09/matt-lauer-denies-rape-allegation-consensual-affair-ronan-farrow-nbc/
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Notice Matt Lauer never fought his quick firing by NBC. If he was so innocent he could have sued and won a great case against NBC bosses.
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Variety – Ronan Farrow, NBC News Spar Over Explosive Accusations in ‘Catch and Kill’
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/ronan-farrow-catch-and-kill-nbc-news-harvey-weinstein-1203364992/
“Farrow asserts there was a general reluctance to take on the explosive subject in part because of ties to Weinstein at NBC News and at NBCUniversal. NBC News maintains that Farrow had no Weinstein accusers on the record at the time in August 2017 when they parted ways on the story. Farrow asserts that NBC News first suggested that he try to find another editorial home for his story. NBC News maintains Farrow asked for the right to go to another publication.
Farrow makes a case that NBC News and its practices around harassment complaints and settlements were part of a broader culture of cover-up and protection for wealthy and powerful predators. NBC News president Noah Oppenheim is depicted in particularly unflattering light as Farrow pursued his investigation in the summer and fall of 2017.”
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Ronan Farrow Book Alleges Matt Lauer Raped NBC News Colleague
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/matt-lauer-rape-nbc-ronan-farrow-book-catch-kill-1203364485/
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the book isn’t even out yet …
https://pagesix.com/2019/10/09/ronan-farrow-book-has-nbc-news-leadership-quivering-in-their-suits/
“….“There were a number of relationships at the top of NBC News that were cozy with Weinstein, and nobody has been fired because this goes all the way to the top. But this has to stop, somebody has to go because Comcast has a duty to its shareholders.”
Other sources pointed out that broadcast rivals CBS and ABC both reported that the book claims senior staff at NBC had been told about Lauer’s alleged behavior at Sochi, but that NBC left that part out of its coverage. “They totally whitewashed how they handled it this morning,” an NBC insider told us.”
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Ronan Farrow gets an award from Hollywood –
Gretchen Carlson Criticizes NDAs for Protecting “Predatory Behavior” and Silencing Victims: “I Want My Voice Back”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gretchen-carlson-seeks-fight-misuse-corporate-ndas-1261354
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