article_snippet.sent: Leaks from the investigation into shamed newsman Brian Williams were given to the press to pressure he into resignation, a report claims.
article_snippet.sent: The leaked information, along a report that Brian Williams lied during an interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is designed to make the disgraced anchor negotiate an exit from the disgraced anchor network, according to  media executives.
article_snippet.sent: Leaked: Media executives who spoke to POLITICO say that information given to the press from the investigation into shamed newsman Brian Williams into anchor Brian Williams (above) was designed to make the broadcaster resign .
article_snippet.sent: Investigative journalists at his network have been poring over Brian Williams's past reports and statements after Brian Williams was booted from the top job in TV news, hunting down signs of dishonesty.
article_snippet.sent: Both cite a briefing given to NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke on Thursday in New York City at which top executives were updated on the investigation into top executives flagship news anchor's reporting.
article_snippet.sent: The findings could play a part in any legal discussions, The findings was suggested, with NBC gaining leverage over NBC employee by either agreeing to keep NBC under wraps or threatening to go public.
highlights_snippet.sent: Info leaked to press this weekend thought to be effort to pressure he out .
  