Rob Morrison, NY TV news anchor, resigns amid choking allegations

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Rob Morrison

/ Darien Police Department

(AP) NEW YORK - An embattled New York City television news anchor has resigned, three days after he was charged with choking and threatening his wife at their Connecticut home.

WCBS-TV released a statement Wednesday saying that anchor Rob Morrison had quit, effective immediately.

In the statement, Morrison says his family is his "first and only priority" and that he needs to put all his energy into doing what's best for his wife and son.

Morrison was arrested Sunday in Darien, Conn., on charges that he threatened and choked his wife, fellow television journalist Ashley Morrison. She is an anchor for "CBS Moneywatch."

He has denied choking or otherwise assaulting her.

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by aubfmet February 21, 2013 8:54 AM EST: How does losing his job benefit himself, his wife or his son?; Reply to this comment


by barcar55 February 21, 2013 4:38 AM EST: My question would be, why is blood running down his face? Maybe he's a battered husband trying to hide the fact.; Reply to this comment


by HBartone February 20, 2013 8:30 PM EST: My friends and I watch Rob every morning. This is when all his fans need to show him support during this difficult time. Everyone needs to remember that there are 3 sides to every story and should not be so quick to believe what the media puts out and pass judgement. His employer should be supportive but instead already found him guilty and forced him to resign!! Shame on you CBS execs!; Reply to this comment


by Men47 February 20, 2013 6:10 PM EST: The photo of Mr. Rob Morrison does not lied. Looks like he was attack by his wife or mother in law. I don't condone women beating on men or men beating on women. Everyone keep your hands to yourselves.
I think Rob Morrison is innocent of assulting his wife.; Reply to this comment


by Men47 February 20, 2013 5:56 PM EST: Mr.Rob Morrison is innocent until proven guilty. I think he was set up by his wife and mother in law.; Reply to this comment


by ChrisPawelski February 20, 2013 5:46 PM EST: The Daily News reported he was viewing internet porn ... if I was married to Ashley I don't know if I would waste time on internet porn.; Reply to this comment


by robertpyoung February 20, 2013 5:08 PM EST: and if she refuses to testify, there are no witnesses and there is no case, unless of course there were injuries that could be attributed to such an attack; Reply to this comment


by VA_Jill February 20, 2013 4:14 PM EST: I'm sure it wasn't the first time. I'm betting it may be the last, though.....; Reply to this comment

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