Exclusive: Old news: Why a former New York Times editor blocked Epstein Pulitzer

Exclusive: Old news: Why a former New York Times editor blocked Epstein Pulitzer

The ScoopA years-old fight among the judges of one of the most coveted prizes in media over a major investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has spilled into view as the story of the late, disgraced financier continues to ripple through American institutions.Earlier this week, the Pulitzer Board, which presides over the prestigious Columbia University-based awards organization, announced the winners for this year’s top journalism prizes. But among the…

Sources say Julie K. Brown's Epstein work didn't win a Pulitzer in 2018 due to at least one jurist's concerns; this year's citation is seen as a "corrective" (Max Tani/Semafor)

Max Tani / Semafor: Sources say Julie K. Brown's Epstein work didn't win a Pulitzer in 2018 due to at least one jurist's concerns; this year's citation is seen as a “corrective”  —  The Scoop  —  A years-old fight among the judges of one of the most coveted prizes in media over a major investigation …