Penguin Random House has suspended sales and promotional activities for an upcoming book by Ross Barkan. Barkan was recently dismissed from New York Magazine due to multiple allegations of plagiarism.
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Penguin Random House suspends sales of Ross Barkan's upcoming book amid plagiarism allegations
Penguin Random House has halted the sales and promotions of a book by Ross Barkan, who was recently terminated from New York Magazine following numerous plagiarism allegations. The decision reflects the publisher's response to the controversy surrounding Barkan.
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Publisher halts sales of disgraced writer Ross Barkan’s book on pal Mamdani amid plagiarism scandal
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Penguin Random House suspends sales of Ross Barkan's upcoming book amid plagiarism allegations