NY Times Editor Allegedly Threatened Reporter Over Harvard Story

HR Complaint Filed Over Alleged Death Threat

• 🎯 A New York Times reporter has filed a human resources complaint alleging a death threat from his editor.
• 📰 The incident occurred as the Times was preparing to publish a story concerning Harvard University and its interactions with the Trump administration.

Dispute Over Harvard Story Details

• ✍️ Reporter Rob Copeland, known for his book on Ray Dalio and Bridgewater Associates, was involved in a dispute with editor Ellen Pollock.
• ⚠️ Pollock allegedly threatened to shoot Copeland if the Harvard story exceeded 2,000 words.
• 🗣️ Sources familiar with Pollock suggest she may have been exaggerating or joking, but Copeland perceived it as a serious threat.

Internal Response and Apology

• 📰 The Breaker newsletter reported that Times officials offered Copeland a leave of absence, which he declined.
• 🙏 Pollock has reportedly apologized for the incident.
• 🎭 Some acquaintances described Pollock as having an "unorthodox bedside manner."