Dig on NYT CEO Mark Thompson

>Was the former head of the BBC in the UK but promptly quit the position just as the Jimmy Savile scandal blew wide open.

>Was accused by multiple people of knowing about Saviles sex crimes and squashing any investigations into Savile (Savile claimed he was "protected" during interviews.)

>Was friendly with the Royals who were also very close to Savile.

>Fled to the US to escape the Savile fall out, immediately got offered the job as CEO of the NYT.