Adding this to point out that the NYT is now on the record saying "editors *discovered* his failure to abide by our ethical standards" (emphasis mine) This strongly suggests a termination for cause, which typically involves an internal investigation. So, what else did his editors "discover"?
southpawLandon Thomas’s behavior seems to be embarrassing enough to the Times hierarchy that they had their spokesman go on record insinuating to the Post that he was fired for cause. I wonder whether legal signed off on that. nypost.com/2025/11/12/u...