New York Magazine Writer Olivia Nuzzi Placed On Leave After Disclosing Kennedy Relationship
Olivia Nuzzi, a staff writer at New York magazine, has been placed on leave after she disclosed a romantic relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Nuzzi, who has written extensively about the Kennedy family, disclosed the relationship in a piece she wrote for the magazine's website on Friday.
In the piece, Nuzzi said she had been in a relationship with Kennedy for "several months" and that she had decided to disclose it because she felt it was important to be transparent with her readers.
Nuzzi's disclosure has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest, as she has written several articles about Kennedy and his family in the past.
In a statement, New York magazine editor-in-chief David Haskell said that the magazine had placed Nuzzi on leave "while we review the situation."
Haskell said that the magazine is "committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards" and that it is "taking this matter very seriously."
The Kennedy family has not commented on Nuzzi's disclosure.
Nuzzi is a rising star in journalism. She has been praised for her incisive writing and her ability to get close to powerful people.
Her disclosure of her relationship with Kennedy is likely to raise questions about the ethical standards of journalists who cover powerful figures.
It is important for journalists to be transparent about their relationships with the people they cover, as these relationships can create potential conflicts of interest.
Nuzzi's disclosure is a reminder that journalists must be careful to avoid even the appearance of bias.
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