NBC questioned Matt Lauer before sexual misconduct accuser came forward

NEW YORK (WABC) -- NBC executives now say they confronted Matt Lauer weeks before his first accuser came forward.

They say they questioned him after learning several outlets were pursuing stories about possible sexual misconduct.

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NBC says that Lauer denied any wrongdoing. The network is vowing he is not getting paid past his last day of work, but a legal battle could be looming.