Bill Ackman prepares to battle Business Insider over their attack on his spouse
Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Bill Ackman Fights Back Against Plagiarism Accusations
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, known for his influential role in pushing for the removal of Harvard president Claudine Gay, is now taking on Business Insider. The publication recently accused Ackman’s wife, Neri Oxman, of plagiarism, sparking a heated dispute.
Ackman took to Twitter to call out Nicholas Carlson, the Global Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider, accusing him of either lying or being misled by others. Carlson had reportedly emailed his staff claiming that Ackman had not disputed the claims made in the outlet’s report.
“The facts of the stories have not been disputed by Oxman or her husband Bill Ackman,” Carlson’s email read. “Ackman and others have raised concerns about our reporting process, as well as the motivation for publishing the stories.”
Ackman vehemently denied Carlson’s statement, asserting that he had indeed disputed the facts and the reporting process during conversations with Business Insider’s director and Martin Varsavsky, a director of Axel Springer, the German publishing house that acquired Business Insider in 2015.
Despite Ackman’s efforts to have Business Insider publicly release a statement acknowledging the ongoing investigation into the stories, the publication refused to withdraw the articles. Axel Springer eventually released a statement acknowledging questions about the reporting process but maintained that the facts of the reports were accurate.
Ackman highlighted that his wife had unintentionally omitted quotation marks in four paragraphs and failed to cite one paraphrased sentence in her 330-page dissertation. However, she had properly cited the same author in other instances, indicating that the missed citation was unintentional. He emphasized that she had never admitted to plagiarism or committed any form of fraud.
Business Insider continued to publish articles alleging further instances of plagiarism, which Ackman deemed as false and misleading. He revealed that his wife had hired legal counsel to address the assertions and factual errors in the stories, a process that would take weeks.
The impact of these accusations on Neri Oxman’s reputation has been devastating, according to Ackman. The story became a trending topic, causing significant emotional harm to his wife.
On Sunday afternoon, Nicholas Carlson, the Global Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider stated in an email to his staff that:
“The facts of the stories have not been disputed by Oxman or her husband Bill Ackman.
Ackman and others have raised concerns about our reporting process,…
— Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) January 9, 2024
Claudine Gay was the president of Harvard and, as such, a legitimate subject for public scrutiny. The attack on your wife, who is not working as an academic, was motivated by revenge against you. This matters. Even the mafia has a rule against targeting wives and children.
— Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ (@realchrisrufo) January 8, 2024
Some have questioned my commitment. They don’t know me. https://t.co/4Jmaam148x
— Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) January 8, 2024
Bill Ackman expressed disbelief at the situation, highlighting the impact it has had on his family.
How did Oxman respond to the plagiarism accusations in her dissertation?
Giarism by Oxman, pointing to additional passages in her dissertation that lacked proper citation. Ackman argued that these allegations were unfounded and criticized the publication for not conducting a thorough investigation before publishing the articles.
In response to the plagiarism accusations, Oxman released a statement apologizing for the unintentional omissions in her dissertation and expressing her commitment to rectifying the issue. She acknowledged the importance of academic integrity and pledged to work with Harvard to ensure the necessary corrections were made.
Ackman also took the opportunity to address his ongoing disagreements with Business Insider. He questioned the motives behind the publication’s decision to target his wife, suggesting that it was a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. He criticized Business Insider for lacking transparency in its reporting process and raised concerns about the publication’s credibility.
The billionaire hedge fund manager called for fairness and objectivity in journalism, urging reporters and publications to prioritize accuracy and thoroughness in their investigations. He emphasized the need for responsible reporting, highlighting the potential damage that false accusations can cause to individuals and their careers.
Despite the accusations and ensuing controversy, Ackman remains committed to his activism and philanthropic endeavors. He continues to advocate for corporate governance reforms and has recently focused on the healthcare sector, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The plagiarism accusations and subsequent dispute with Business Insider have cast a spotlight on the importance of ethical conduct in both academia and journalism. It serves as a reminder of the need for rigorous fact-checking, proper citation, and transparency in the pursuit of truth. As the controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen how Ackman and Oxman will navigate this issue and what impact it will have on their reputations moving forward.
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