Posted on 12/22/2017 4:41:36 PM PST by McGruff
"Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski apologized on Friday after coming under fire for saying that she had tried to set up meetings between veteran journalist Mark Halperin and women who have accused him of sexual misconduct.
"In our discussion about sexual harassment this morning, I said some things that hurt people," the MSNBC host said in a statement, posted online by CNN's Oliver Darcy.
"In the case of Mark, my goal today was to start a conversation about hearing from the men whenever we can, but I realize that is not my place."
"It isn't my call to make, and for that I am truly sorry," she added. "As a victim of sexual assault, I understand that each individual's case is different. This is up to the victims, some of whom I've been in contact with."
'Morning Joe' host apologizes for remarks about sexual harassment victims © Getty
"Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski apologized on Friday after coming under fire for saying that she had tried to set up meetings between veteran journalist Mark Halperin and women who have accused him of sexual misconduct.
"In our discussion about sexual harassment this morning, I said some things that hurt people," the MSNBC host said in a statement, posted online by CNN's Oliver Darcy.
"In the case of Mark, my goal today was to start a conversation about hearing from the men whenever we can, but I realize that is not my place."
"It isn't my call to make, and for that I am truly sorry," she added. "As a victim of sexual assault, I understand that each individual's case is different. This is up to the victims, some of whom I've been in contact with."
Brzezinski revealed Friday morning on "Morning Joe" that Halperin, who was fired from NBC News in October in the face of sexual misconduct allegations, wanted to apologize to his accusers face-to-face, and that she had tried to facilitate those meetings.
She said that the women were not interested in meeting with Halperin.
"Mark Halperin is more than willing to meet with his accusers and apologize [to] them face-to-face," she said. "I've actually tried to offer him to them. They don't want to talk to him. They don't want to talk to him."
Ten women who have come forward with allegations against Halperin released a statement on Friday, calling Brzezinski's remarks insensitive and suggested that her "personal friendship" with Halperin had influenced her handling of the matter.
"We would ask Ms. Brzezinski for higher standards of editorial judgement, compassion and human decency," read the statement posted by The Washington Post's Paul Farhi.
Morning Joe's Mika Brzezinski scolds Mark Halperin's accusers for not meeting with him to hear his apology
http://theweek.com/speedreads/744881/morning-joes-mika-brzezinski-scolds-mark-halperins-accusers-not-meeting-hear-apology
Joe, you murderer, jerk, don’t insult the dead, like the one you killed in your office...
Has the family of Lori Klaustis had an opportunity to respond to Joe?
I wonder if Mika or Joe was the sexual harasser in their relationship. They didn’t just both like each other at the same exact time. One of them would have to be considered a sexual harasser.
I’m starting to think that Mika chick isn’t too smart.
She’s the third rodeo for Joe.
Rode hard, and put away wet.
Their tails are all matted Their backs are all raw
starting ????
When are they going to get the murderous bastard on this? There is no statute of limitations on murder!
Maybe Joe has been reaching out to the family of Lori Klaustis.
rofl, Mika just wants to rehabilitate her buddy Mark Halperin.
Glad to see the women want nothing to do with her or him.
Mika and Joe deserve each other
...and not the last.
I'm slow, but...
You wouldn't believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows.
Trump, I believe, is one of them we are blessed with. Heaven help those who, day in, day out, proclaim evil against him. If I were to start posting pictures of those that have and are falling by the wayside that have, It'd take a long time.
“I don’t want to be seen as a sex object but loooook at me! I’m wearing a short skirt and have my legs in the air!”
Yes. Joe called them to wish them a Merry Christmas and let them know how much he regrets having inappropriate sex with their daughter and then hiring someone to kick her head in and a discredited ME to say it was an accident.
“Hi! I’m an idiot!”
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