NBC’s Brian Williams: I Am Taking Myself Off The Air

Brian Williams performs at the 8th Annual Stand Up For Heroes, presented by New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in New York. (... Brian Williams performs at the 8th Annual Stand Up For Heroes, presented by New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP) MORE LESS
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“NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams announced on Saturday that he would be taking himself off the air for several days, amid an NBC investigation of a bogus story the newsman told about his time in Iraq.

The Washington Post reported that the network is investigating further questions about Williams’ coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Here is Williams’ “personal note” posted to NBCNews.com:

In the midst of a career spent covering and consuming news, it has become painfully apparent to me that I am presently too much a part of the news, due to my actions.

As Managing Editor of NBC Nightly News, I have decided to take myself off of my daily broadcast for the next several days, and Lester Holt has kindly agreed to sit in for me to allow us to adequately deal with this issue.

Upon my return, I will continue my career-long effort to be worthy of the trust of those who place their trust in us.

On Wednesday, Williams admitted that he was not aboard a helicopter that was forced down due to rocket fire in 2003 in Iraq, contrary to stories he had told years after his trip took place.

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  1. Avatar for sufi66 sufi66 says:

    The earth spins off its axis!

  2. Sad note to leave on, but it’s really for the best.

  3. Avatar for chammy chammy says:

    I have mixed emotions about it but as least he is doing the right thing. No Faux News person would ever do that

  4. Good heavens! How will NBC ever find anyone capable of reading a Teleprompter who can replace him?

  5. Meanwhile…

    Fox Guest: Mandatory Vaccinations Could Lead To ‘Forced Abortion’

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