New York Magazine columnist accused of plagiarism by fellow reporters, triggers internal review
New York Magazine columnist Ross Barkan is facing plagiarism accusations from fellow reporters, prompting an internal review of his work. The allegations arose after similarities were noted between Barkan's articles and those from other publications, including the Washington Post. Barkan has denied the claims, asserting that he did not plagiarize and criticizing the reporting surrounding the issue.
- ▪Ross Barkan has been accused of plagiarism by Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell.
- ▪NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn found additional instances of similar phrases in Barkan's work from other sources.
- ▪New York Magazine announced it would conduct a review of Barkan's prior work in light of the accusations.
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