Ex-New York Magazine writer announces he will 'take some time away' after plagiarism scandal
Ross Barkan apologized and announced time away to "self-reflect" after New York Magazine severed ties with him over 67 columns lacking proper attribution.
TL;DR
- Ross Barkan apologized for plagiarism, stating his mistakes were not willful or intentional.
- He acknowledged failing to use citations aggressively and paraphrase adequately.
- New York Magazine severed ties with Barkan after an investigation found 67 columns lacked proper attribution.
- Barkan announced he will take time away to self-reflect.
- The controversy began when reporter Drew Harwell accused Barkan of lifting from his report.