This is addressed in the article; see the part saying
> Although Dale had issued a public apology about the rumors, the apology fixes her reputation as much as saying “sorry” repairs a vase smashed on the floor.
The article generally discusses why this situation is asymmetric, and the power dynamics at play.
> Although Dale had issued a public apology about the rumors, the apology fixes her reputation as much as saying “sorry” repairs a vase smashed on the floor.
The article generally discusses why this situation is asymmetric, and the power dynamics at play.