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Washington Post CEO Accused of Burying Scandal Stories

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Source: The New York Times
Washington Post CEO Accused of Burying Scandal Stories
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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.

Topics:worldmedia#media#media-ethics#npr#phone-hacking-scandal#washington-post#will-lewis
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  4. NPR Media Reporter Accuses Washington Post CEO of Trying to Kill Negative Story By Dangling Exclusive Interview  Mediaite
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