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I don't think his transgression is career-ending unlike Dan "Fake but Accurate" Blather. Even if he's done at NBC, he'll land on his feet somewhere. Maybe not as an anchor, but he'll be back in the business in some capacity.
Unlike those who lied us into the Iraq war, at least his lies didn't result in any deaths.
I wonder too if faux would apply the same standards to their reporters? Oh that's right. Faux isn't a news channel.
Which lie has not been proven? The one where he said that he seen a body floating down the street in the French Quarter or the one that he said that he was under fire in the helicopter?
The next six months is Lester Holt's audition reel. If he keeps NBC at (or very near) the top of the Nielsens, Williams will become a faint memory to Comcast's executives. I suspect NBC viewers will be loyal enough to keep Holt in the running. That means Williams is out of a job, but may get to keep his $50 million.
If the ratings for NBC news plummet, Holt goes back to weekends and NBC can rightfully blame Williams for the damage he did to their reputation as they search for a permanent replacement. In this scenario, Williams is not only jobless, but they may seek legal action to invalidate his recently-signed contract worth around $50 million. I'm sure there are some clauses about personal misconduct that causes the company financial harm.
Either way, Williams' last broadcast on NBC was Friday, February 6th. I don't see how he can ever be taken seriously again.
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