NPR SVP/News-Editorial Director Michael Oreskes Resigns After Sexual Harassment Allegations Surface

Oreskes Out

NPR SVP/News and Editorial Director MICHAEL ORESKES has resigned in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment.

In a memo to staff, CEO JARL MOHN wrote, "This morning I asked MIKE ORESKES for his resignation because of inappropriate behavior.  I have received his resignation, effective immediately."

ORESKES issued a statement reading, "I am deeply sorry to the people I hurt. My behavior was wrong and inexcusable, and I accept full responsibility."

The original report from WEDNESDAY morning: NPR has placed SVP/News and Editorial Director MICHAEL ORESKES on leave after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced in an article in the WASHINGTON POST.

Two women separately accused ORESKES of sexual harassment while he worked at THE NEW YORK TIMES as WASHINGTON Bureau Chief in the late '90s, alleging that in each case, ORESKES suddenly kissed them on the lips and stuck his tongue in their mouths while they were interviewing for jobs at the paper.  ORESKES has since worked for the ASSOCIATED PRESS and, since MARCH 2015, at NPR.

NPR issued a statement to the POST saying, "We take these kinds of allegations very seriously. If a concern is raised, we review the matter promptly and take appropriate steps as warranted to assure a safe, comfortable and productive work environment. As a matter of policy, we do not comment about personnel matters."

The story is the latest in a wave of allegations and revelations about sexual harassment in the media, HOLLYWOOD, and politics, including allegations against, and revelations about, President TRUMP, HARVEY WEINSTEIN, and several more prominent figures.

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