The New Yorker Fires Ryan Lizza Following Allegations Of ‘Improper Sexual Conduct’

Another one bites the dust.

Ryan Lizza, aka the reporter who basically ended Anthony Scaramucci’s White House career by making the details of their conversation public, has been fired.

“The New Yorker recently learned that Ryan Lizza engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct. We have reviewed the matter and, as a result, have severed ties with Lizza,” a spokesperson for the New Yorker said. “Due to a request for privacy, we are not commenting further.”

But we need details, hello!

Lizza released his own statement. He said, “I am dismayed that The New Yorker has decided to characterize a respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate. The New Yorker was unable to cite a company policy that was violated,” adding, “I am sorry to my friends, workplace colleagues, and loved ones for any embarrassment this episode may have caused. I love The New Yorker, my home for the last decade, and I have the highest regard for the people who work there. But this decision, which was made hastily and without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible mistake.”

However, the law firm representing Lizza’s accuser released its own statement.

4. New: A top employment litigation firm says it represents Ryan Lizza's accuser and contrary to his statement above, the relationship was not respectful. pic.twitter.com/HWkumHHwlg

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) December 11, 2017

“In no way did Mr. Lizza’s misconduct constitute a ‘respectful relationship’ as he has now tried to characterize it. Our client reported Mr. Lizza’s actions to ensure that he would be held accountable and in the hope that by coming forward she would help other potential victims.”

In addition, CNN has suspended him.

“We have just learned of The New Yorker’s decision,” CNN said in a statement. “Ryan Lizza will not appear on CNN while we look into this matter.”

Basically, we’re up to our eyeballs in statements.

I want more details.

h/t The Daily Beast