VIDEO : Jon Stewart: I Was 'Stunned' By Louis C.K. Scandal

Former 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart has opened up about accusations of sexual misconduct his friend Louis C.K. faces, saying of the claims laid out in a New York Times exposé, "these stories are true." While speaking on NBC's Today show, Stewart said that he was "stunned" at the news and wondered what he could have done to prevent his friend's alleged behavior. Stewart also said that for a long time comedy has not been a "great environment for women," adding that it was unfortunate that woman are faced with an "added layer of pressure and manipulation and fear and humiliation."