1. the nyt was in the process of producing an expose. they interviewed a “substantial” number of women.

  2. nbc management found out from staff.

  3. they had prior knowledge for years.

  4. tolerance of it pierces board and officer protections ( i have had this problem with a male exec who was harmless, even cute, and none of the women wanted to prosecute, but counsel is adamant)

  5. they had no choice but to act and act before outed by the nyt.