Matt Lauer
Matt Lauer once joked about sleeping with interns. Pictured: Lauer attends The Rolling Stones celebrate the North American debut of Exhibitionism at Industria in the West Village on Nov. 15, 2016 in New York City. Jason Kempin/Getty Images for for The Rolling Stones

Former “Late Night” writer Nell Scovell shared some details about Matt Lauer’s alleged sexual misconduct.

Several years ago, Scovell wrote a piece for Vanity Fair called “Letterman and Me.” The story was picked up by multiple publications and TV shows, so she received requests to appear on television. Scovell decided to turn down “Today,” but she received a call straight from Lauer.

The former “Late Night” writer asked Lauer if it would be alright not to discuss Letterman’s alleged hookups with interns. And Lauer replied, “Hey, I couldn’t be held to that high standard.”

“Matt’s ‘joke’ made me queasy. With apologies, I passed a second time,” she said.

Lauer has been accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by a slew of women. After investigations took place, NBC decided to let go of the anchor. On Nov. 30, Lauer addressed the allegations against him via a statement.

“There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this, I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC. Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized, but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly,” he said (via People).

In December, another woman accused Lauer of abusing his power. The unnamed woman’s attorney, Ari Wilkenfeld, said that his client is terrified that Lauer’s people will get her.

“She showed her face, she gave her name, she told her story. And at the conclusion of the interview, she was asked, ‘What do you want?’ and she said, ‘I want you guys to do the right thing. Also, I’d like to maintain my confidentiality,’” he told USA Today.

Wilkenfeld accused NBC of not doing enough to protect his client’s identity. But a spokesperson for the network said that they have done everything to protect the woman’s identity and will continue to do so.

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