CBS Fires Charlie Rose; PBS Cuts Ties

Charlie Rose, the veteran journalist and longtime host of "Charlie Rose" and co-host on "CBS This Morning," has been fired by CBS News and PBS has suspended its relationship with him.

Rose was fired just a day after a report in The Washington Post where several women accused him of sexual harassment. The behaviors described in the Post ranged from groping, inappropriate touching and appearing nude in front of women.

In a statement, Rose said he deeply apologizes for his inappropriate behavior but also said not all of the allegations are accurate.

"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. We need to be such a place," CBS News President David Rhodes said in a statement Tuesday.

Soon after, PBS said it has canceled the distribution of Rose's programs.

On Monday, CBS said Rose was suspended and PBS said it was halting distribution of Rose's show. Bloomberg Television, where Rose's show is broadcast, also said it was suspending the show.

Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell, Rose's co-hosts on "CBS This Morning," addressed the accusations on air Tuesday morning.

"I really am still reeling. I got an hour and 42 minutes of sleep last night. Both my son and my daughter called me, Oprah called me and said, 'Are you OK?' I am not OK," King said on the Tuesday morning broadcast. "After reading that article in the Post, it was deeply disturbing, troubling and painful for me to read. That said, I think we have to make this matter to women – the women that have spoken up, the women who have not spoken up because they're afraid. I'm hoping that now they will take the step to speak out, too."

O'Donnell said there was no excuse for the alleged behavior.

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