Matt Lauer's social media accounts disappear amid sexual harassment allegations

NEW YORK -- Matt Lauer's social media accounts have disappeared amid several allegations of sexual harassment.

Lauer's Twitter and Instagram accounts vanished just hours after the former 'Today Show' host released a statement that included an apology.

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NBC fired Lauer on Wednesday after an employee accused him of sexual misconduct.

Later that day, both Variety Magazine and the New York Times published reports with more allegations.