While having no evidence regarding details in Michael Bloomberg’s nondisclosure agreements, Elizabeth Warren pronounced Bloomberg guilty and passed judgment. However, in America you are innocent until proven guilty.
In company operations false allegations are made in vengeance for demotions, firings, unrequited love, or simply for attention. Settlements are made because it is less costly and faster than going to trial; this is what mediation is about, and there are plenty of mediations. If Bloomberg were to release nondisclosures the complainants must also agree to release him, so he can reply. A unilateral release is merely permission to libel.
Lawyer Elizabeth Warren obviously knew this when she spoke. Moreover, many complaints probably involved Bloomberg employees, not Bloomberg himself, and permission to release must involve all people involved, not just “the boss.” Why did Bloomberg appear flustered? Perhaps he felt he had no room to reply. Anyway, we do not know. He remains innocent until proven guilty. Meanwhile, Warren is guilty of misusing her opportunity to speak. She owes Bloomberg — and us — an apology.
