The Atlantic magazine has severed its relationship with Yascha Mounk, a prominent writer and critic of 'cancel culture', following a rape accusation made by another journalist. The alleged incident took place in mid-2021, and although charges have not been filed against Mounk, the magazine has chosen to part ways with him. Mounk has responded to the allegations, stating to The Washington Post that they are 'categorically untrue.' The accuser has expressed uncertainty about the incident, which has raised questions about fairness and the presumption of innocence, particularly as the accuser has not taken legal action.
Atlantic Contributor Yascha Mounk Suspended After Rape Accusation https://t.co/RV8sBTj9JI
The Atlantic magazine cuts ties with writer Yascha Mounk accused of raping another journalist https://t.co/4ywKsQW4BI https://t.co/c1llDpsveO
The Atlantic magazine has cut ties with writer Yascha Mounk, one of its prominent contributors, after a woman accused him of rape, the magazine announced. Mounk, an author and political scientist, told The Post the allegation “is categorically untrue.” https://t.co/b0t5E9tjgg
The Atlantic has cut ties with prominent contributor and “cancel culture” critic Yascha Mounk after another journalist accused him of rape, an accusation Mounk says is “categorically untrue.” https://t.co/86iIJ95QOb
No idea if Yascha Mounk is a rapist, but how is it fair that must suffer professionally for an unproved, untested allegation? His accuser has not filed charges; the alleged rape happened in mid-2021. Why does The Atlantic presume him guilty? Accuser says she's not sure what she's…
No idea if Yascha Mounk is a rapist, but how is it fair that must suffer professionally for an unproved, untested allegation? His accuser has not filed charges; the alleged rape happened in mid-2021. Why does The Atlantic presume him guilty? https://t.co/c4BiKgqrbw