The New Yorker Fires Star Reporter Ryan Lizza Over Improper Sexual Conduct

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The New Yorker Fires Star Reporter Ryan Lizza Over ‘Improper Sexual Conduct’
The magazine ‘severed ties’ with the political journalist best known for ending Anthony Scaramucci’s brief Trump White House career.
Andrew Kirell
Asawin Suebsaeng
12.11.17 4:10 PM ET


The New Yorker has let go of its star reporter Ryan Lizza amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the magazine confirmed Monday.

“The New Yorker recently learned that Ryan Lizza engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct. We have 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.”

In a separate statement, 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. The New Yorker was unable to cite a company policy that was violated.”

He continued: “I am sorry to my friends, workplace colleagues, and loved ones for any embarrassment this episode may have caused. I love The New Yorker, my home for the last decade, and I have the highest regard for the people who work there. But this decision, which was made hastily and without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible mistake.”

Wigdor LLP, the law firm 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. 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.

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[Glimmer of Hope]

1. Oh shit.

[woolldog]

2. Too easy to get someone you dislike, or have had a falling out with, terminated

based on mere accusations of "misconduct" and remain anonymous to boot.

[Me.]

4. Woman Scorned?

The list was compiled in the fall

What To Do With “Shitty Media Men”?

“A document circulating late Wednesday named and shamed dozens of men in media for bad behavior toward women.

On Wednesday afternoon, I received an email from a friend, a woman writer, that had been forwarded from another woman, also a writer. The body of the email contained an anonymous Google spreadsheet labeled “SHITTY MEDIA MEN.” On the top, it said, “DISCLAIMER: This document is only a collection of misconduct allegations and rumors. Take everything with a grain of salt. If you see something about a man you're friends with, don't freak out. Men accused of physical sexual violence by multiple women are highlighted in red.” I saw some of the names and thought: fucking finally. Finally, the grossest men in media will be exposed.

The allegations on the spreadsheet range from “flirting” and “weird lunch dates“ to accusations of rape, assault, stalking, harassment, and physical violence. What these things have in common is that they remind women, particularly vulnerable women, that they are not in power…….

The accused work at some of the most well-known places in the industry, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New Yorker, Mother Jones, and BuzzFeed. These are places that have written about the Weinstein allegations, and other sexual harassment allegations in tech and other industries. What will their response be when the call is coming from inside the house?”

https://www.buzzfeed.com/doree/what-to-do-with-shitty-media-men?utm_term=.wfNLDJlqe9#.ekPX8ambnA

[woolldog]

6. What does any of this stuff have to do with Lizza?

[Me.]

7. Apparently He was On The List

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9. Where? I don't see his name anywhere in the article.

The list includes "flirting" and "awkward lunch dates"?

I hope you see the problem with terminating people for flirting and/or awkward lunches.

Apparently he was dating this woman, he ended things and then the allegations magically popped up. This has turned into nothing more than a witchhunt and I hope these employers rushing to judgment get sued.

[Me.]

10. Do You Think NYer Would Really Fire Him For 'Flirting"?

“Lizza’s name was included the “Shitty Media Men” list which circulated in response to the Harvey Weinstein allegations. He’s the latest high-profile media figure to lose his job because of allegations of sexual misconduct, following others such as political journalist Mark Halperin, former New Republic literary editor Leon Wieseltier and top NPR editor Michael Oreskes”

https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/11/new-yorker-fires-ryan-lizza-sexual-misconduct-290504

“Considering that Lizza was anonymously accused of improper behavior in the secret “Shitty Media Men” list passed around by female journalists earlier this fall, his downfall is perhaps not that surprising.”

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-12-11/new-yorker-fires-star-political-reporter-ryan-lizza-improper-sexual-conduct

“Lizza has not appeared on CNN since November 22, according to the Daily Beast. Perhaps his absence from the network is a result of appearing in the “Sh-tty Media Men” list, which has floated around the industry for several weeks. The list is filled with powerful men in the media industry who are accused anonymously of misconduct, including sexual harassment and assault.”

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/12/11/new-yorker-fires-star-reporter-ryan-lizza-over-sexual-misconduct-cnn-pulls-him-off-air.html

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11. I don't think the New Yorker fired him for flirting

although in this hysterical environment anything's possible. But flirting and awkward dates are all it takes to make "the list." So this list is hardly compelling evidence against anyone on it, aside from the fact that anyone can put anyone on that list for whatever reason they feel like.

[woolldog]

5. Apparently he dated this woman. What was the misconduct here?

There doesn't appear to have been a full investigation. Because of these accusations and his termination from the New Yorker, CNN has stopped using him as a contributor and Georgetown will not have him back as a lecturer. All based on what?

At some point there's going to be a massive backlash to this rush to judgment. I hope he sues like Harold Ford. Reminds me of the lynch mobs in the south you read about in history books that were formed based on accusations of "misconduct" of black men and delivered similar summary justice.

[Me.]

8. How Do You KNow It's A Rush To Judgment?