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Bloomberg News Fires Jennifer Jacobs Over Early Story Publication

Aug 5, 2024, 03:38 PM

Bloomberg News has reportedly fired Jennifer Jacobs, the main reporter behind a controversial story, allegedly due to her involvement in publishing it before the government allowed it. This decision has sparked debate, with some arguing that the firing is justified based on editorial policy, while others believe the responsibility lies with the editors who pushed to break the embargo. Two sources familiar with the situation confirmed Jacobs' departure from Bloomberg News.