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News anchor Leslie Roberts has resigned from Global Television following an internal investigation triggered by the revelation that he was part-owner of a public relations company.
Roberts was involved with a company called Buzz PR, and the Toronto Star reported some of those clients would appear on the Global Morning show with Roberts and he would promote their products.
Without acknowledging his wrongdoing, he told the Star “it doesn’t look good.”
In the resignation letter, Roberts wrote
“I am resigning my position as News Anchor and Executive Editor of Global Toronto effective immediately. I regret the circumstances, specifically a failure to disclose information, which led to this outcome.
Over the past 15 years, I have worked within a news organization and among colleagues who are the best in the business. For that privilege, I will always be grateful.
Sincerely,
Leslie Roberts”
When the story was filed by the Star, Roberts was suspended by the News channel.
Global News sent out a release as well:
“Leslie Roberts has resigned, effective immediately, from his position as Anchor and Executive Editor of Global Toronto, and co-host of The National Morning Show. In light of the findings of an internal investigation, conducted on the basis of our Business Conduct Standards and the Global News Journalistic Principles and Practices, Global News is satisfied with today’s outcome, Global News remains committed to balanced and ethical journalism produced in the public’s interest. We will not be offering further comment at this time.”
Agencies/Canadajournal
