Brian Williams Suspended

It was announced this evening that Brian Williams has been suspended from the NBC Nightly News for six months without pay.

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. ~ CEO of NBCUniversal Steve Burke

 

Lester Holt will continue to substitute Anchor the NBC Nightly News.