Investigation into Washington Post CEO Will Lewis

SOURCE www.npr.org
Scotland Yard has opened a criminal investigation into whether Washington Post CEO Will Lewis obstructed justice in relation to a phone-hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The investigation was requested by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and is centered around events in 2011.

Key Points

  • Scotland Yard investigating Will Lewis for obstruction of justice in phone-hacking scandal
  • Allegations stem from Lewis' time as an executive at News UK in 2011
  • Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown requested the investigation
  • Lewis denies wrongdoing and declines to comment

Pros

  • Transparency in addressing potential wrongdoing
  • Accountability for actions taken in the past

Cons

  • Potential negative impact on the reputation of Washington Post and Will Lewis
  • Legal implications and consequences of the investigation