Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Copy Editor Suspended for Attending Peace March

Tim Mahoney, a copy editor at Pioneer Press in Saint Paul, was suspended for three days without pay for attending a peace march in September. This after the paper launched an internal investigation. Mahoney thought the interview by the investigators was "friendly" and there wouldn't be a problem.

Last week, however, Mahoney learned the outcome of the investigation: He was suspended from work for three days without pay. In addition, Mahoney was informed that he would no longer be allowed to edit any stories about the invasion and occupation of Iraq. It was also made clear, in a letter written by senior editor Mike Bulger, that participation in any similar political activities would result in his termination.

via Romenesko

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