Washington Post’s Publisher and Editor Criticized for ‘Ethical Lapse’ – NYTimes.com:
The ombudsman also revealed in his column that other top editors who knew of the plan did not raise ethical concerns. Mr. Brauchli forwarded Mr. Pelton’s e-mail message to his top three lieutenants; one questioned using the publisher’s house and promising a specific reporter’s participation, but none challenged the overall concept. On June 24, Mr. Pelton made a brief presentation to about 200 Post managers, telling them the events would be off the record.