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Did you know that The New Yorker Fires Star Reporter Ryan Lizza Over ‘Improper Sexual Conduct’?


Did you know that The New Yorker Fires Star Reporter Ryan Lizza Over ‘Improper Sexual Conduct’? 

Did you know that  “The New Yorker recently
learned that Ryan Lizza was engaged in what they believe was improper sexual
conduct?

Did you know that The New Yorker reviewed the matter and, as a result, have severed ties
with Lizza,” a spokesperson for the magazine said. “Due to a request
for privacy, we are not commenting further?”

Did you know that Lizza disputed the magazine’s description of his
firing: “I am dismayed that The New Yorker has decided to characterize a
respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate?

Did you know that The New Yorker was unable to cite a company policy that was violated?”

Did you know that Lizza felt that the  decision, which was made hastily and
without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible
mistake?”

Did you know that Wigdor LLP, the law firm is representing Lizza’s
accuser, issued a statement in response: “In no way did Mr. Lizza’s
misconduct constitute a ‘respectful relationship’ as he has now tried to
characterize it?

The Law firm went on to say that our client reported Mr. Lizza’s actions to ensure that
he would be held accountable and in the hope that by coming forward she
would help other potential victims.”
The firm noted that the accuser would like their identity to remain confidential?

Did you know that Lizza
is perhaps best known for inadvertently ending the short-lived White
House career of Anthony Scaramucci?

Did you know that upon
hearing of Lizza’s dismissal from the magazine, a CNN spokesperson told
The Daily Beast: “We have just learned of the New Yorker’s
decision. Ryan Lizza will not appear on CNN while we look into this
matter?”

Did you know that Lizza serves as an adjunct lecturer, at Georgetown University, the university statement said he will not return next semester?

 

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