But he did suggest that the subsequent handling of events was orchestrated to ensure he was publicly shamed.

BBC: Dominique Strauss-Kahn

It is also under fire for axing a 2011 Newsnight report into the claims and its handling of the subsequent scandal.

BBC: Jimmy Savile

Chief political commentator at the Independent, Steve Richards, said he did not believe there had been a cover-up but he too questioned management's handling of the subsequent crisis.

BBC: 's Savile response polarises British press

With its deft handling of communications and plans to address customer satisfaction, LULU should weather this supply shortage and subsequent revenue loss.

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