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by lucian-g 2796 days ago
> Have we reached a point in society that an unverified accusation is all that is necessary for termination?

You're probably commenting the title (which says he was just accused) and not the article.

DeVaul admitted the events took place and apologized.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/technology/google-sexual-...

> In a statement, Mr. DeVaul apologized for an “error of judgment.” He said X decided not to hire Ms. Simpson before she went to Burning Man and that he did not realize she had not been informed.