An editor at The New York Review of Books has parted ways with the prestigious literary publication amid controversy over his decision to publish a personal essay by disgraced former radio host Jian Ghomeshi. A publicist for the magazine confirmed Wednesday that Ian Buruma, who was appointed as editor in late 2017, no longer works for the publication. It's unclear whether Buruma's departure is related to the piece, which sparked online backlash from those who argued Ghomeshi shouldn't have been given such a prestigious platform. All I know is that he was acquitted and he is now subject to public opprobrium. - Ian Buruma to Slate MagazineGhomeshi was acquitted in March 2016 of four counts of sexual assault and one count of choking involving three complainants.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2018 18:56 UTC