NBC has suspended anchor Brian Williams without pay for six months in response to his difficulty telling the truth. NBC Universal CEO Steve Burke says that they are “rooting for him.”
“This has been a painful period for all concerned and we appreciate your patience while we gathered the available facts. By his actions, Brian has jeopardized the trust millions of Americans place in NBC News. His actions are inexcusable and this suspension is severe and appropriate. Brian’s life’s work is delivering the news. I know Brian loves his country, NBC News and his colleagues. He deserves a second chance and we are rooting for him. Brian has shared his deep remorse with me and he is committed to winning back everyone’s trust.”
@michellemalkin Exactly! @NBCNews rooting for #BrianWilliams to accomplish what?
— Karl Kroshinsky (@KarlKroshinsky) February 11, 2015
Tell the truth?
Lol @nbc: "We're rooting for Brian Williams after a 6 month suspension was handed down" ROOTING FOR HIM? Is he dying? http://t.co/oFnAz74tu9
— Mike Wickett (@mikewickett) February 11, 2015
.@NBCNews Suspends #BrianWilliams -but is 'rooting' for him? What -to lie better next time?
— The Media Lies (@MeganSmiles) February 11, 2015
@michellemalkin I'm rooting for Brian Williams, too. I'm as honest as he is.
— Anthony Bialy (@AnthonyBialy) February 11, 2015
@michellemalkin Do they have Liar's Anonymous?
— Lori Olivia #MilitantNormal (@simplylorilee) February 11, 2015
Actually, a celebrity rehab clinic for pathological lying could do a robust business. @michellemalkin
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) February 11, 2015
There should be a Washington DC branch. Nobody would attend though.
@michellemalkin they are rooting that the market survey in 5 1/2 months concludes they can rehire him.
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) February 11, 2015
Exactly.
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