Olivia Nuzzi on Leave N.Y. Magazine’s Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi is on leave after an alleged romantic relationship with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Conflict of Interest N.Y. Magazine stated that Nuzzi admitted to editors about engaging in a personal relationship with a subject relevant to the 2024 campaign.

Violation of Standards The magazine confirmed that Nuzzi’s relationship violated their standards around conflicts of interest and proper disclosures.

RFK’s Response A spokesperson for RFK Jr. denied the claims, stating that Kennedy met Nuzzi only once for an interview, which led to a negative article.

Nuzzi’s Statement Nuzzi acknowledged that while communication with her former reporting subject turned personal, she did not report on them during that time.

No Physical Relationship She emphasized that the relationship was not physical but should have been disclosed earlier to avoid any appearance of conflict.

Apology and Regret Nuzzi expressed deep regret for not disclosing the relationship immediately and apologized to her colleagues and readers.

Magazine's Response N.Y. Magazine stated that Nuzzi would not have continued covering the campaign had they been aware of the relationship earlier.

Review of Work An internal review found no inaccuracies or evidence of bias in Nuzzi’s published work, but a third-party review is being conducted.

Trust Violation The magazine expressed regret over the violation of readers' trust and confirmed that Nuzzi remains on leave as the review continues.

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