Upon further reflection, and after meeting with the President of MSNBC, I have tendered my resignation. It is my sincere hope that all of my colleagues, at this special network, will be allowed to focus on the issues that matter without the distraction of myself or my ill-judged comments.
Martin BashirPress coverage has been difficult for him. I did not set out to ensnare him with a child.
Martin BashirThe film was fair to his musical achievement and gave him every opportunity to explain himself.
Martin BashirIt was not possible to broadcast any of that because of an agreement between Jackson and the family [of the child]. Our legal advice was that we could not broadcast it.
Martin Bashir