Years before becoming The Post’s publisher, Will Lewis assigned an article based on stolen phone records, a former reporter said.
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Russian Prosecutors Finalize Indictment of Evan Gershkovich
The Wall Street Journal reporter will be tried on a spying charge in Yekaterinburg, the city where he was arrested more than a year ago. Mr. Gershkovich and his employer have denied the charge.
Christophe Deloire, Who Fought for Threatened Journalists, Dies at 53
As the leader and spokesman for Reporters Without Borders, he rescued some, sought refuge for others and lobbied for pluralism in the press.
Israel’s Military Says 3 Rescued Hostages Were Held in Home of a Hamas Member
The man’s death was confirmed by the Hamas-controlled Gaza media office, which identified him as an employee of the Hamas-affiliated news agency Palestine Now.
A Reporter’s Work Helped Topple Presidents. Now He Is Being Investigated.
Press freedom groups say the investigation of Gustavo Gorriti, a noted Peruvian journalist, is politically motivated and part of a growing campaign against the news media.
British TV Doctor Michael Mosley Found Dead in Greece
Dr. Mosley, a British medical journalist and documentary maker, disappeared last week while on a trip on the Greek island of Symi.
Vietnam Arrests Prominent Journalist for Facebook Posts
Truong Huy San was accused of “abusing democratic freedoms,” a charge that rights groups say has been frequently used against critics of the government.
Washington Post Shake-Up Renews Attention on U.K. Phone Hacking
The newspaper’s new publisher argued against coverage of British phone hacking. Instead, he has invited renewed scrutiny.
T.D. Allman, Assertive Globe-Trotting Journalist, Dies at 79
Reporting from more than 80 countries, he combined close observation with sharp conclusions that pointed the finger at misdeeds or abuse of power. He was an author as well.
Prince Harry Cannot Include Rupert Murdoch in Lawsuit, Court Rules
A judge ruled that the prince and other plaintiffs could not expand their claims of unlawful actions by News Group Newspapers in the U.K. to include allegations regarding Rupert Murdoch.