Instant Alert: NPR news chief resigns after women accuse him of sexual harassment

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   NPR news chief resigns after women accuse him of sexual harassment by on Nov 1, 2017, 12:26 PM Advertisement The senior vice president of National Public Radio resigned on Wednesday after allegations of sexual harassment. He previously worked for The New York Times, the NY Daily News, and The Associated Press.  NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Oreskes has resigned as chief of NPR's newsroom following accusations of sexual harassment that dated back to the 1990s. Oreskes said in a statement Wednesday that he was deeply sorry to the people he hurt. He said: "my behavior was wrong and inexcusable, and I accept full responsibility." He said he told Jarl Mohn, president and CEO of NPR, on Wednesday morning that he would step down. Earlier, Oreskes had been placed on leave and Mohn appointed Chris Turpin as the temporary news chief. Two women had accused Oreskes of suddenly kissing them when they were discussing job prospects with him in the 1990s, when he was Washington bureau chief of The New York Times. SEE ALSO: Women in Hollywood react to the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations SEE ALSO: How companies can learn to better root out sexual harassment   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011