Alabama newspaper publisher apologizes for spanking female employees decades ago

Alabama newspaper publisher apologizes for spanking female employees decades ago

Oh, you do not get to play the 'young' card. You were in your 40's, asshole. "A former Star reporter, Mike Stamler, saw the assault from across the room, but, “I didn’t know what to do. I wasn’t expecting something like that to happen.” In fact, it was common knowledge in the newsroom that Ayers spanked his female employees, but nobody felt empowered to say or do anything about it. In response to the allegations, Ayers, now 82, said to the Star: “As a very young man with more authority than judgment, I did some things I regret. At my advanced age I wish I could relive those days again, knowing the seriousness of my position and with the accumulated judgment that goes with age.” Interesting to note that the day before, he was singing a different tune when talking to the Alabama Political Reporter: “I have no memory of the alleged incidents. Of course I intend to remain as Chairman of this company which has been the central mission of my family for three generations.”"