Former NBC producer accuses network of putting a stop to Weinstein story before it went public

Former NBC producer Rich McHugh accused the network in a New York Times report of trying to put a stop to Harvey Weinstein story before it went public. McHugh, who recently left NBC, worked on the Weinstein piece with former NBC correspondent Ronan Farrow. McHugh claims NBC News told them to “stand down” on the story just days before a scheduled interview with an alleged rape victim. NBC News denies the accusations, saying Farrow’s story was not ready for air. TODAY’s Craig Melvin reports.Aug.31.2018

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