*EUR has just learned that NBC News has made its decision as to what to do about “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams who has been suspended for the last few months for embellishing his news reports with lies. Lester Holt has been filling in for Williams. Now his hard work is about to pay off because he’s going to replace Williams permanently.
The network says it plans to retain Williams as an employee but assign him to another position within the company, according to reports.
NBC could announce the change as soon as Thursday, according to CNN, which first reported the development.
NBC declined to comment. Williams’ representative, Bob Barnett, also declined to comment.
Williams is expected to move to a new role primarily at NBC’s cable news network, MSNBC, according to The New York Times, which confirmed the report. Lester Holt, who’s filled in as the anchor of “NBC Nightly News” while Williams serves his 6-month suspension, will be named to the position permanently, the Times reported.
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