British journalist Robert Winnett will not become the editor-in-chief of The Washington Post due to controversies over his past editorial practices. Winnett, currently deputy editor at the Telegraph Media Group, was chosen by Will Lewis, the Post’s managing director and publisher, to revamp the struggling newspaper. However, Winnett’s withdrawal follows allegations that he hired an actor to obtain confidential information under false pretenses while at the Sunday Times. Additionally, reports surfaced that Lewis, involved in past unethical practices, pressured former Post editor Sally Buzbee to step down, making way for Winnett.
British Journalist Robert Winnett Withdraws from Washington Post Editor Role Amid Controversy
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