New York Magazine Reporter Placed on Leave After Admitting Personal Relationship with Former Reporting Subject
New York, NY — Olivia Nuzzi, a prominent Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, has been placed on leave after disclosing a personal relationship with a former subject of her reporting. The magazine stated Thursday, in a report first covered by Status, that Nuzzi failed to inform the outlet of the relationship while she was covering the 2024 presidential election, violating the publication’s ethical standards.
“Had the magazine been aware of this relationship, she would not have continued to cover the presidential campaign,” the magazine said in its statement. A review of her work found no inaccuracies or signs of bias, but the magazine added that a more thorough third-party investigation is underway. “We regret this violation of our readers’ trust.”
Nuzzi, known for her hard-hitting political coverage, particularly around the 2024 race, said in a statement to The New York Times that her communications with a former subject “turned personal” earlier this year, though she did not report on that person directly during this period. “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict,” Nuzzi stated, apologizing to her colleagues and readers.
While neither New York Magazine nor Nuzzi identified the individual involved, both CNN and The New York Times reported that the subject in question was Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was running for president before suspending his campaign. Stefanie Spear, a spokesperson for Kennedy, commented briefly to NBC News, stating, “Mr. Kennedy only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece.”
Nuzzi’s in-depth article about Kennedy, published in November 2023, examined his complicated political stance and was titled “The Mind-Bending Politics of RFK Jr.’s Spoiler Campaign.” Kennedy, initially running as a Democratic candidate, later withdrew from the race and threw his support behind former President Donald Trump.
A recent piece by Nuzzi, an interview with Trump published on September 9, has since been updated with a “note to readers” linking to New York Magazine‘s statement regarding her leave.
Nuzzi’s situation has raised questions about transparency and ethics in political journalism, with New York Magazine conducting a full review to ensure the integrity of its reporting remains intact.
By [Your Name], [Your News Outlet]New York, NY — Olivia Nuzzi, a prominent Washington correspondent for New York Magazine, has been placed on leave after disclosing a personal relationship with a former subject of her reporting. The magazine stated Thursday, in a report first covered by Status, that Nuzzi failed to inform the outlet of the relationship while she was covering the 2024 presidential election, violating the publication’s ethical standards.
“Had the magazine been aware of this relationship, she would not have continued to cover the presidential campaign,” the magazine said in its statement. A review of her work found no inaccuracies or signs of bias, but the magazine added that a more thorough third-party investigation is underway. “We regret this violation of our readers’ trust.”
Nuzzi, known for her hard-hitting political coverage, particularly around the 2024 race, said in a statement to The New York Times that her communications with a former subject “turned personal” earlier this year, though she did not report on that person directly during this period. “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict,” Nuzzi stated, apologizing to her colleagues and readers.
While neither New York Magazine nor Nuzzi identified the individual involved, both CNN and The New York Times reported that the subject in question was Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was running for president before suspending his campaign. Stefanie Spear, a spokesperson for Kennedy, commented briefly to NBC News, stating, “Mr. Kennedy only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece.”
Nuzzi’s in-depth article about Kennedy, published in November 2023, examined his complicated political stance and was titled “The Mind-Bending Politics of RFK Jr.’s Spoiler Campaign.” Kennedy, initially running as a Democratic candidate, later withdrew from the race and threw his support behind former President Donald Trump.
A recent piece by Nuzzi, an interview with Trump published on September 9, has since been updated with a “note to readers” linking to New York Magazine‘s statement regarding her leave.
Nuzzi’s situation has raised questions about transparency and ethics in political journalism, with New York Magazine conducting a full review to ensure the integrity of its reporting remains intact.
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