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media1 year ago

Washington Post CEO Accused of Burying Scandal Stories

Will Lewis, CEO of The Washington Post, allegedly offered an exclusive interview to NPR reporter David Folkenflik in exchange for dropping coverage of a phone hacking scandal involving Lewis. Folkenflik reported that the offer was made repeatedly and heatedly, and a spokesperson for Lewis confirmed the offer but declined further comment. Folkenflik decided to disclose the conversation due to recent turmoil at The Washington Post, including the resignation of its executive editor.

via The New York Times|
#media#media-ethics#npr
legalcrime1 year ago

"Allegations of Cover-Up: New Washington Post CEO and Rupert Murdoch Under Fire"

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and The Washington Post's CEO, Will Lewis, are accused of covering up phone hacking and other illegal acts by Murdoch's British tabloids. Allegations suggest that Murdoch knowingly gave false evidence under oath and Lewis actively plotted to cover up senior executives' role in the scandal. The accusations threaten to tie the two men together as Lewis takes on his new role at The Washington Post. The scandal involves invasion of privacy, including phone and computer hacking, and payments to acquire confidential personal information. The legal battle continues as litigants seek to amend their phone-hacking lawsuit against Murdoch's British newspaper arm.

via NPR|
#cover-up#legalcrime#news-uk
legalscandal1 year ago

"Prince Harry's Lawyer Implicates Rupert Murdoch in Phone Hacking Cover-Up"

Prince Harry and Hugh Grant's lawyers seek to amend their phone-hacking lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers, alleging that Murdoch, Will Lewis, and Rebekah Brooks were personally involved in covering up the scandal. The lawsuit aims to include them, along with former executives and private investigators, in the case over alleged phone hackings between the late 1990s and 2016. The case is expected to go to trial in January 2025, with the plaintiffs alleging a deliberate cover-up of executive knowledge of the company's actions. News U.K. and NGN have pushed back against the proposed amendment, claiming it is irrelevant to the fair determination of claims. Lewis, now the publisher of The Washington Post, has faced increased scrutiny over his alleged involvement in covering up the scandal during his time at News U.K.

via The Daily Beast|
#lawsuit#legalscandal#news-group-newspapers
mediapolitics2 years ago

"The End of an Era: Rupert Murdoch's Legacy and the Future of Fox"

Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul, has announced his resignation as chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp., sparking discussions about his long-lasting influence in the UK and Australia. Critics argue that Murdoch's control over leaders in both countries has been pernicious, with allegations of phone-hacking scandals, disregard for press ethics, and a negative impact on British culture and democracy. Supporters credit Murdoch for saving the British newspaper industry and his love for journalism. The correlation between Murdoch's support and political power is evident, with The Sun newspaper boasting a 100% record of backing winning candidates since 1979. While his influence has waned with the decline of newspaper dominance and the rise of social media, many believe that Murdoch will continue to exert control through his son, Lachlan Murdoch.

via NBC News|
#journalism-ethics#media-influence#mediapolitics