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Max Lederer
Coverage of Max Lederer in the Nexus archive.
Stars and Stripesorganization2Erik Slavinperson1Lara Korteperson1Pentagonorganization1National Press Cluborganization1Department of Defenseorganization1Mark Schoeff Jr.person1editorial independencetopic1Defense Departmentorganization1Hampton Roads, Va.place1WAVYorganization1journalistic independencetopic1
- Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference
The Pentagon dismissed Stars and Stripes' editor-in-chief, Erik Slavin, and reporter Lara Korte for insubordination after they publicly objected to potential censorship by the U.S. military. The move also included the dismissal of publisher Max Lederer. Media leaders criticized these dismissals as attempts by the Pentagon to dictate coverage and undermine editorial independence.
- Concerns about objectivity after Stars and Stripes publisher retires — or was fired
Max Lederer, publisher of Stars and Stripes, announced his retirement this week after 30 years with the newspaper. In his announcement, Lederer referenced a difference between his vision and that of the Defense Department.