Matt Lauer is finally speaking out. The former news anchor had been quiet ever since NBC fired him from Today last fall over #MeToo allegations. Now, he’s given his first interview since the scandal broke to Radio New Zealand. Click through the gallery to see how Matt thinks he’s being victimized because he’s “an easy mark.”
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According to the New York Times, Hunter Valley Station is the only thoroughfare to Hawea Conservation Park in New Zealand. Hunters, fishers and hikers want permission to use a road that passes through the millionaire’s property. The government wants to give it to them.
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Matt told Radio New Zealand, “I believe the groups that are behind this are in some ways unfortunately taking advantage of some difficult times I've been through over the past six months and I think they see me as an easy mark.” That was his roundabout way of referencing his
sexual harassment scandal.
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If he’s forced to give them access, the millionaire is going to “explore” demanding financial compensation from the government.
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The father of three hadn’t spoken to the press since. A dispute with a foreign government over land rights is a bizarre choice for his first return into the spotlight.
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Do you think Matt Lauer is right to play the victim? Sound off in the comments!
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According to the New York Times, Hunter Valley Station is the only thoroughfare to Hawea Conservation Park in New Zealand. Hunters, fishers and hikers want permission to use a road that passes through the millionaire’s property. The government wants to give it to them.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Matt told Radio New Zealand, “I believe the groups that are behind this are in some ways unfortunately taking advantage of some difficult times I've been through over the past six months and I think they see me as an easy mark.” That was his roundabout way of referencing his
sexual harassment scandal.
If he’s forced to give them access, the millionaire is going to “explore” demanding financial compensation from the government.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
The father of three hadn’t spoken to the press since. A dispute with a foreign government over land rights is a bizarre choice for his first return into the spotlight.
Do you think Matt Lauer is right to play the victim? Sound off in the comments!
Photo credit: INSTARImages