New York Times Metro Editor Wendell Jamieson resigned Monday after an “investigation,” according to an internal memo.

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The memo included a statement from Jamieson.

“Leading Metro for the last five years and working with the incredible Times team has been the high point of my professional life,” he said in the statement.

“I regret and apologize for my mistakes and leaving under these circumstances. I’m especially proud of all the talent I’ve helped bring to The Times. Susan Chira is a wonderful editor, a true New Yorker, and I know Metro will rise to even greater heights under her leadership.”