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New York Magazine places Olivia Nuzzi on leave for disclosing personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former presidential candidate.
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Nuzzi informed editors about the relationship but clarified it was not physical and did not influence her reporting.
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Magazine plans external review despite internal findings of no bias or inaccuracies, highlighting challenges journalists face in balancing personal and professional integrity.
New York Magazine has placed Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi on leave after she disclosed a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former 2024 presidential candidate. Nuzzi informed editors about the relationship, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest, though she clarified that it was never physical and she did not report on or use Kennedy as a source during that time. Kennedy’s representative downplayed their interactions, stating they only met once. While an internal review found no evidence of bias or inaccuracies, the magazine plans a more thorough external review. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges journalists face in maintaining professional integrity amid personal relationships.
