New NYT CEO

For John, BLUF:  Once you start a witch hunt you never know where it will end up.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

This isn't a good start.  The New York Times is hiring a new CEO, from the BBC, which is involved in a sex scandal.  The man in question is BBC Director-General Mark Thompson.  Here is the lede:

(Reuters) - The erupting scandal at Britain's public broadcaster, the BBC, over allegations of sexual abuse involving late TV host Jimmy Savile is leading to awkward questions for the New York Times Co's incoming chief executive, Mark Thompson.

And, former New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller wrote a column comparing Mr Savile with the recently sentenced Penn State Coach, Jerry Sandusky.

We should, of course, assume that Mr Thompson was clean on this and not involved in a cover-up, but still, it is a bit awkward.

Regards  —  Cliff