NBC executives have not publicly defended Williams, fueling media speculation that his job may be in jeopardy. Williams may not wanted such public show of support, fearing it would appear to be the kiss of death.
The new research came as NBC tried to decide whether Mr. Williams can continue as anchor and managing editor of its evening news broadcast. The network’s internal investigation was underway contacting other staff members who have worked with Mr. Williams as well as soldiers involved in the Iraq helicopter incident.
Brian Williams decided on his own to step aside from his NBC newscast for several days and was under no pressure to do so by network executives, a person familiar with the situation says.
By announcing a leave of absence for "several days," Brian Williams started a ticking clock that will end with his return to the "NBC Nightly News" anchor chair. Unless he doesn't return.
For NBC, the decision is about more than journalistic ethics. It is also about business and trust in the network. For me the Trust in the anchor and the Network is the most crucial. We already got enough fake reporting.
Just a thought.
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