The Washington Post’s new publisher, William Lewis, has come under fire following a 3,000-word investigative piece by the Post itself, which he declined to comment on. The report delves into Lewis’ past involvement in a phone-hacking scandal in Britain and his connection to incoming top editor Robert Winnett.
Amidst the turmoil, the Post has assigned former senior managing editor Cameron Barr to oversee coverage of controversies related to Lewis to avoid conflicts of interest. Despite the uproar, Lewis has maintained that he will not interfere with journalistic integrity.
Both the Washington Post and New York Times have featured front-page stories scrutinizing Lewis’ past actions in the U.K., with the Times alleging fraudulent activities two decades ago. The situation has sparked significant unrest within the storied newsroom.
