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A stunning report from The Hollywood Reporter alleges that The New York Times “killed” its reporting on embattled Hollywood producer Scott Rudin.
In April, THR and New York Magazine published reports outlining allegations of Rudin’s abusive behavior from his staffers, which resulted in the award-winning film, television and Broadway producer leaving numerous projects amid the scandal.
However, a new report from THR about Rudin’s ability to go decades without being held accountable for his actions suggests that his behavior could have been known to the public more than a year sooner by the Gray Lady.
“Many who worked with him say the producer was masterful with the media,” THR reported on Wednesday. “Multiple sources say a New York Times exposé was scheduled to run before the Feb. 20, 2020, opening of West Side Story at the Broadway Theatre. Publication was imminent for the weekend of the 2020 Oscars, which took place Feb. 9, but was held without explanation to those who had participated, leaving several feeling exposed.”
Caroline Rugo, a former Rudin staffer who participated in THR’s story on her former boss, claimed she gave an on-the-record account of his behavior to the Times in early 2020. Josh Arnon, another ex-staffer, alleged he spoke with a Times reporter for hours as part of a story, he said, “that never came to pass.”
“I was not told at the time why it was killed,” Arnon told THR.
The Times did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment, but a spokesperson told THR the paper does not comment on unpublished stories. The Times, which notably broke the Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017, did run its own Rudin story in April of this year following bombshell reports from THR and New York Magazine.
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