US military newspaper editor voices censorship concerns after being fired.
Stars and Stripes editor Slavin and publisher Max Lederer were fired, with Slavin and reporter Korte linking her dismissal to a CBS interview.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:51 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:51 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
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Key points
- Pentagon terminated editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte.
- Publisher Max Lederer also received a separation notice amid leadership shakeup.
- Slavin said the firings relate to defending editorial independence by law and policy.
- Pentagon had signaled a shift to warfighter-focused content under a 2021 plan.
- Senators urged Pentagon to preserve Stars and Stripes independence and avoid retaliation.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired”
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Stars and Stripes editor Slavin and publisher Max Lederer were fired, with Slavin and reporter Korte linking her dismissal to a CBS interview.