Anchor Brian Williams has taken a temporary leave from 'Nightly News, amid questions over false claims that he came under fire in Iraq during war.
He repeatedly told a story about being shot down in a helicopter in Iraq but veterans disputed his account. Williams blamed the 'fog of memory' for the lapse.
The 55-year-old anchor is facing an internal investigation at NBC over the issue, reported BBC.
"In the midst of a career spent covering and consuming news, it has become painfully apparent to me that I am presently too much a part of the news, due to my actions. As Managing Editor of NBC 'Nightly News', I have decided to take myself off of my daily broadcast for the next several days," he said.
"(Weekend anchor) Lester Holt has kindly agreed to sit in for me to allow us to adequately deal with this issue. Upon my return, I will continue my career-long effort to be worthy of the trust of those who place their trust in us," Williams added.
