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Staffers Accuse The Washington Post Of Fostering A Sexist Work Culture

Paul Bois
Staffers Accuse The Washington Post Of Fostering A Sexist Work Culture
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After The Washington Post suspended reporter Felicia Sonmez allegedly for publicly sharing the names of those criticizing her decision to remind people mourning Kobe Bryant’s tragic death that the basketball star had been accused of rape, staffers at The Washington Post have accused the news publication of fostering a sexist work culture.

According to HuffPost, Sonmez fell subject to severe online harassment, including death threats. One person even discovered her home address and posted it online. Throughout this episode, WaPo allegedly did nothing to protect her.

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