Reporter David Enrich expresses regrets about his role in the smear campaign against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018. Enrich admits to causing damage and distress to Kavanaugh's classmate, Mark Judge, and shows signs of remorse.
Key Points
Reporter David Enrich expresses regrets and hints at lessons learned from his role in the Kavanaugh coverage.
Mark Judge, Kavanaugh's classmate, recounts the distress caused by the coverage in his book.
Regrets in journalism are rare, especially from outlets like the Times.
Pros
Reporter showing signs of remorse and regret for his role in the Kavanaugh coverage.
Cons
Damage and distress caused by the fabricated account of Justice Kavanaugh's high school life.