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Title: New York Times journalist Glenn Thrush suspended after sexual harassment allegations
Post by: mystery-ak on November 20, 2017, 05:06:30 pm
New York Times journalist Glenn Thrush suspended after sexual harassment allegations
By Rebecca Savransky - 11/20/17 11:14 AM EST

New York Times journalist Glenn Thrush has been suspended following sexual misconduct allegations in a story published Monday on Vox.

The Times confirmed on Monday that Thrush, who was hired in January to cover the Trump administration, had been suspended while the publication investigates.

"The behavior attributed to Glenn in this Vox story is very concerning and not in keeping with the standards and values of The New York Times,” said Eileen Murphy, the newspaper's senior vice president of communications, said in a statement.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/media/361190-ny-times-glenn-thrush-suspended-after-sexual-harassment-allegations
Title: Re: New York Times journalist Glenn Thrush suspended after sexual harassment allegations
Post by: edpc on November 20, 2017, 06:00:52 pm
"My recollection of my interactions with Laura differs greatly from hers — the encounter was consensual, brief, and ended by me.

Sounds like his articles aren't the only things about him that are brief and disappointing.
Title: Re: New York Times journalist Glenn Thrush suspended after sexual harassment allegations
Post by: Restored on November 20, 2017, 06:46:51 pm
He's hedging that she might have evidence. Other wise he would just outright deny it.