Olivia Nuzzi accuses Ryan Lizza of blackmail amid RFK romance
- Olivia Nuzzi has filed accusations against her ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza, claiming he orchestrated a harassment and blackmail campaign against her.
- Nuzzi alleges that Lizza threatened to disclose personal information and engaged in hacking her devices, leading to a court ruling that bars him from contacting her.
- The fallout from their relationship has resulted in professional consequences for both, igniting discussions about ethics in journalism.
In Washington, D.C., New York magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi has accused her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, of conducting a harassment and blackmail campaign against her following their breakup. Nuzzi claims that Lizza threatened to disclose personal information to damage her career and reputation, a threat she alleges he has acted upon. The accusations surfaced during a court filing where Nuzzi detailed incidents of Lizza allegedly hacking her devices and impersonating a campaign operative to harm her further. The court has temporarily barred Lizza from contacting Nuzzi and allowed police assistance for her to retrieve her belongings. This situation has led to professional repercussions for both journalists, with Nuzzi placed on leave for violating conflict of interest standards and Lizza ceasing coverage of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. due to their relationship. The case has sparked discussions about ethics in journalism, particularly regarding personal relationships and reporting on political figures.