Florida AG Seeks NYT Board Records Over 72 Israel-Hamas Coverage Errors
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Updated · KATU · Aug 10
Florida AG Seeks NYT Board Records Over 72 Israel-Hamas Coverage Errors
3 articles · Updated · KATU · Aug 10
Summary
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier gave The New York Times 14 days to turn over internal board documents, saying the request is tied to oversight of state pension investments.
About 160,000 NYT shares are held by Florida’s pension fund, and Uthmeier said New York law gives shareholders the right to inspect board minutes, reports and other materials.
Uthmeier cited the paper’s admission of 72 corrections in its Israel-Hamas war coverage between Oct. 7, 2023 and June 2024, arguing many of the errors favored Hamas.
The move tests the line between editorial independence and public-company accountability, with Uthmeier arguing the First Amendment does not shield directors from shareholder scrutiny.