Washington Post reporter suspended for ‘inappropriate workplace conduct’

Published January 10, 2018 9:56pm ET



Washington Post reporter Joel Achenbach was suspended by his employer on Wednesday for “inappropriate workplace conduct” with current and prior female coworkers.

Achenbach will be suspended for 90 days without pay, effective immediately. According to the Post, that’s the most severe punishment the organization has issued recently for violations of workplace or journalistic standards.

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