System/Policy
NPR chief news editor no longer on staff after sexual harassment allegations
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Edith Chapin is resuming her role as executive editor following David Sweeney’s departure.
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Edith Chapin is resuming her role as executive editor following David Sweeney’s departure.
The board also heard messages of support for CEO Jarl Mohn.
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Jarl Mohn also disclosed new incidents of misconduct from NPR’s former news chief.
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Meanwhile, CEO Jarl Mohn has told employees he is aiming for a “culture shift” at the network.
Jarl Mohn said NPR is hiring an outside law firm to investigate the network’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against former news VP Michael Oreskes.
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CEO Jarl Mohn said he asked NPR’s newsroom leader for his resignation because of his “inappropriate behavior.”
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