The New York Times faced criticism for its sympathetic coverage of O.J. Simpson's death, particularly for stating that his trial 'ruined his world.' The outlet later removed the phrase from its story after backlash.
Key Points
The New York Times faced backlash for its coverage of O.J. Simpson's death
Critics challenged the sympathetic tone of the article
The outlet later revised the article and removed the controversial statement
Cons
Critics felt the New York Times was too sympathetic towards O.J. Simpson in its coverage
The statement that O.J. Simpson's trial 'ruined his world' was deemed inappropriate by many