The connections between Jang, Olivet and Newsweek Media Group, have been the source of intense speculation and several investigative reports from other outlets over the years. Multiple staffers said they felt they had to report on their parent company, especially if it was under a criminal investigation. On-the-record sources were contacted and questioned about their discussions with Newsweek Media Group reporters. At that point, a senior Newsweek Media Group executive said the company's owners would ensure independent review and newsroom autonomy going forward. Several staffers who had not already resigned in the wake of the editor-in-chief and executive editor's firings have already been preparing to leave the company.

Source: CNN February 21, 2018 04:18 UTC