I think this comment misses the larger point of the article. The narrative being constructed by the NYT and others is that Sandberg has at best been "forgetful"

I think this comment misses the larger point of the article. The narrative being constructed by the NYT and others is that Sandberg has at best been "forgetful" in recollecting her role in this "Definers Public Affairs" scandal. If we're being less charitable, it appears the insinuation is that she lied about and possibly even covered up her role. Keep in mind, Definers' smears trafficked in anti-semitic subtext (a powerful cabal of Jews manipulating world events). Sandberg is in a lot of trouble here. She has been very deliberately burnishing her public image for years, and has thus far deftly avoided being tarnished by the many FB scandals. There have been suggestions that much of this PR strategy was to set her up for a run at a major political office. Those ambitions look to be in serious trouble if her involvement in this scandal deepens.