Washington Post Publisher and Incoming Editor Are Said to Have Used Stolen Records in Britain
Which newspaper did Will Lewis work for as a business editor when he allegedly assigned one of the controversial articles in 2004?
Will Lewis worked as a business editor for The Sunday Times when he allegedly assigned one of the controversial articles in 2004.
Can you detail the nature of the fraudulently obtained information used in the articles mentioned?
The fraudulently obtained information used in the articles mentioned includes phone and company records that were deceptively acquired. The use of such tactics, including hacking and fraud, were part of a larger British newspaper scandal that led to the closure of a major tabloid in 2010 and numerous lawsuits by celebrities who claimed that reporters had improperly obtained their personal documents and voice mail messages.
How has Will Lewis responded to the allegations concerning his involvement in the use of deceptive practices in journalism?
Will Lewis, the publisher and CEO of The Washington Post, has been accused of attempting to suppress stories related to his alleged involvement in a UK phone hacking scandal1. In response to these allegations, Lewis reportedly offered an exclusive interview to NPR reporter David Folkenflik in exchange for not publishing the story about the allegations5. When the story was published despite his efforts, Lewis referred to Folkenflik as "an activist, not a journalist" and denied pressuring the editor not to cover the story.
In the past, Lewis has maintained that his only involvement in the phone hacking controversy was helping to root out problematic behavior after the fact while working for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. However, the recent allegations and his actions to suppress the stories have raised concerns about his fitness to run The Washington Post and have negatively impacted newsroom morale.