The New York Times continues to demonstrate an extraordinary appetite for self-flagellation. The probe into journalistic practices at the newspaper is turning up allegations of graft, as well as fabrication; Rick Bragg, subject of an editor's note yesterday, has been suspended; and four journalists targeted by the probe have threatened legal action if their names are leaked, which only fuels media-world speculation. A reminder of the pundit consensus: another departure, and Howell Raines, the NYT's editor, is out.
Alex Kuczynski departure turns sour [New York Post]
NY Times suspends reporter [Howard Kurtz in the Washington Post]