[mewzilla]

I think this is more about damage control. I've seen the author on the boob tube talking about this subject and he's always seemed very sympathetic toward Blair. Wonder if Blair placed any conditions on the interview? If Newsweek made any concessions? Inquiring minds want to know...

[summer]

I think this is more about damage control.

It might be, but the article does mention the board members of the NYT are getting nervous about all the negative publicity. I can't see how a cover story on Jayson Blair lessens the negative publicity.

[MEG33]

They conceded one could not trust his words.He refused to answer a lot of questions.

[summer]

Inquiring minds want to know...

Here's what I want to know, as Jayson Blair came from a two parent home, and his mom was a teacher: Did his parents know he had these addiction problems? And, did they know he failed to get a diploma from college -- yet, he was working at the NYT? I am curious about these matters, as I would expect a parent who is a teacher to be somewhat interested in attending her son's graduation ceremony at college, and/or getting a frame for his diploma and hanging it on the wall at home.