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Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Menopause documentaries: criticism of approach considered overly medicalised and too harsh on GPs” and “Tweet after Sarah Everard murder describing climate as "fear-mongering": major controversy”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Recurring portrayal of immigration as the 'mother of all battles' and fear of becoming a cultural minority” and “Last-minute withdrawal from interview for 'Complément d'enquête' about CNews”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2024–2025: his case contributes to launch and findings of BBC internal culture review” and “April 2024: resigns from BBC after prolonged absence”.
8 controversies · 6 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Further CNMC sanctions against Sálvame in 2021–2022 for content unsuitable for minors and undisclosed advertising” and “Direct participation in a PSOE campaign event alongside Ángel Gabilondo”.
8 controversies · 15 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Statements favouring death-penalty logic following several crimes involving minors” and “Extortion involving photographs of her daughter: Mimi Marchand convicted at first instance”.
8 controversies · 14 sources
MusicMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Skinny Revolution weight-loss treatment advertisements: weight-loss claims ruled irresponsible” and “Conviction for failing to ensure child's school attendance”.
8 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2016: Acquitted in separate indecent assault case involving a teenage girl” and “2012–2014: Operation Yewtree — convicted of eight historical indecent assaults and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Charlie Hebdo cartoon denounced as racist and colonialist” and “Defamation proceedings against Pascal Bruckner: acquittal upheld on appeal”.
8 controversies · 11 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Nelly Arcan interview: mockery of her Quebec accent and sexualised questions” and “Mélanie Thierry retrospectively condemns an 'abhorrent ambush' and humiliation”.
8 controversies · 13 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2026: critical segment about refugees and Haya Karima removed from his programme following "external instructions"” and “Prominent pro-Sissi presenter: allegations of propaganda and endorsement of the security establishment's narrative”.
7 controversies · 12 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Media and journalismPolitics and government
Former director of communications and strategy for Tony Blair, British author and political commentator.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Media and journalismPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2023–2024: Public split with Candace Owens over Israel, Gaza and statements considered antisemitic” and “2020: Reaction to 'WAP', allegations of slut-shaming and mockery of his anatomical commentary”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2015: Admits his account of helicopter hit by RPG in Iraq was false” and “2015: Questions over several accounts of his reporting after Hurricane Katrina”.
7 controversies · 6 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Complaint against Marine Tondelier dismissed by court” and “Numbeo safe-city ranking: €50 000 CNews fine upheld by Council of State”.
7 controversies · 12 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2022: High-speed collision in Norwegian tunnel while filming The Grand Tour” and “2014: Filming in Argentina — May among crew forced to leave following controversy over Clarkson's Falklands number plate”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Editorials portraying the veil as an issue of women's emancipation” and “Claim concerning Muslim Brotherhood and desire to impose sharia in France”.
7 controversies · 10 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Article about BBC's Gaza coverage and Raffi Berg defamation proceedings” and “Fake Guardian screenshot attributing purported 'Palestine Pride' article to Jones”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “One-sided coverage of Crépol affair: CNews formally warned” and “Thomas Legrand's private conversation: complaint targeting CNews after acknowledged use on air”.
7 controversies · 9 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2011–2023: Phone hacking at Mirror — Morgan's denials, Leveson criticism and subsequent judicial finding that he knew” and “2021: Meghan Markle comments, record Ofcom complaints, Good Morning Britain departure, then no code breach found”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Media and journalismBusiness and billionaires
British media executive, former editor of the News of the World and the Sun, and subsequently chief executive of News UK.
7 controversies · 13 sources1 formal charge
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2025–2026: Two speeding offences in a Porsche and Bentley — guilty pleas, seven points and fines” and “2017: Rimac Concept One crash in Hemberg — sanction against hill-climb organisers”.
7 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Relationship with Laura Escanes began when she was 19 and he was 41: subsequent debate over age and power imbalances” and “Cake Minuesa case: €15,000 civil judgment subsequently overturned on appeal”.
7 controversies · 14 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Controversy over heatwave and people living in top-floor accommodation” and “Minor's image broadcast without permission and accompanied by mockery: Arcom intervention”.
7 controversies · 11 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Proposal for free public transport in Île-de-France criticised as unrealistic, including within her own camp” and “Controversy over separate meetings and suggestion that White people should be asked to 'remain silent'”.
6 controversies · 13 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Assault charge involving Lewis Burton: not-guilty plea and no trial before her death” and “The Surjury: major controversy over programme in which jury would decide access to cosmetic surgery”.
6 controversies · 17 sources1 formal charge
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Supportive reaction towards PPDA at beginning of sexual violence allegations” and “Televised outburst against inconsistencies in government lockdown rules”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2016–2021: Couric admits omitting part of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's criticism of Colin Kaepernick” and “2021: Publication of Going There and public reassessment of professional relationship with Matt Lauer”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Media and journalismPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2015: Twitter insults directed at Penn State students and supporters, apology and ESPN suspension” and “2012–2013: Dismissal from Current TV, mutual allegations, $50 million lawsuit and confidential settlement”.
6 controversies · 8 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Appointment to France 2's 8 p.m. news amid debate over potential political conflict of interest” and “Confusion between murders of Dominique Bernard and Samuel Paty on France 2 news”.
6 controversies · 8 sources
Media and journalismScience, medicine and health
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2023–2025: Criticism of academic rigour and use of MIT affiliation in public branding” and “2025: Volodymyr Zelensky interview, controversy over Russian language, Putin and framing of war”.
6 controversies · 7 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2019–2026: Brooke Nevils accuses him of rape at 2014 Sochi Olympics; Lauer denies any non-consensual intercourse” and “2018: NBC internal investigation — admitted sexual activity with complainant, new allegations and no evidence management received complaints before November 2017”.
6 controversies · 7 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “New controversy over Gaza flotilla and criticism of alliance between LGBT activists and Islamists” and “Molières speech condemning cultural world's 'silence' after 7 October”.
6 controversies · 12 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Confrontation with Arjen Robben at a youth match and 'dorpsidioot' insult” and “Collective mockery of Gordon's performance and sarcastic remarks following his cancellation”.
6 controversies · 10 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “False 'city of Black people' quotation attributed to Saint-Denis mayor repeated on air” and “Controversy over reluctance to label RN directly as 'far right'”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Unnao: FIR against Mojo Story following publications deemed misleading” and “Tiranga TV: public dispute and litigation over salaries and payments”.
5 controversies · 10 sources
Science, medicine and healthMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Contractual dispute with CBC: EGP 100 million arbitration award subsequently overturned by court” and “Permanent cancellation of Al-Bernameg amid political pressure”.
5 controversies · 8 sources1 formal charge
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Public support for Patrick Poivre d'Arvor following first sexual violence allegations” and “Removal from TF1 news and employment litigation against former employer”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Murder at Saudi consulate in Istanbul and worldwide controversy over state responsibility” and “Ban on publishing and commenting in Saudi Arabia before departure into exile”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Business and billionairesMedia and journalism
Media executive and investor, former executive at News International, 21st Century Fox and Sky.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Remuneration and costs of 'Vivement dimanche' questioned by public broadcasting inquiry” and “Criticism after question to Marie Portolano about sexism experienced in sports journalism”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
Ideologies, militancy and activismMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “"Illegal IGP": cybercrime charges ultimately struck out and passport returned” and “Posts calling Tinubu a "criminal": new cybercrime trial still ongoing in July 2026”.
5 controversies · 12 sources1 formal charge
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “2013 controversy following defence of stone-throwing as a form of resistance” and “Entry into Gaza despite restrictions on Israeli journalists and related detentions”.
4 controversies · 6 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Controversy after appearance on Jackson Hinkle podcast” and “2014 Gaza war: column attacking Israeli pilots, subscription cancellations and threats”.
4 controversies · 7 sources
Media and journalism
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Continuing posthumous controversy over identity of killer” and “Fatal stabbing at Chelsea Hotel and Sid Vicious charged”.
4 controversies · 5 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “1987–1988: News of the World campaign to reveal Harty's homosexuality — reported covert operation” and “1988: Photographers and journalists attempt to reach dying Harty in hospital — case cited in parliamentary privacy debates”.
4 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMedia and journalism
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “Lack of Diversity and Women on Mock the Week, Criticism Acknowledged by Ó Briain” and “Criticism of Political Bias on Mock the Week, Particularly over Brexit”.
2 controversies · 4 sources
Media and journalismFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 1 controversy: “Dubai Bling: public criticism of unrealistic, ultra-luxurious portrayal of Dubai”.
1 controversy · 1 source
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