Allegations against Washington Post's Publisher and CEO Will Lewis

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Washington Post's new publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, has been accused of pressuring the newsroom not to run stories about him. Lewis has a history of engaging in efforts to prevent negative coverage. He denies any wrongdoing but has faced allegations related to covering up criminal practices at Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids.

Key Points

  • Will Lewis accused of pressuring newsroom not to run stories about him
  • Lewis has a history of preventing negative coverage
  • Allegations related to covering up criminal practices at Murdoch's tabloids

Cons

  • Accusations of pressuring newsroom to avoid negative coverage
  • History of engaging in efforts to prevent stories about himself
  • Facing allegations related to covering up criminal practices at Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids