Last Monday I wrote about the Washington Post decision to investigate its own incoming editor. It looked on its face like a clear attempt by the Post newsroom to reject Robert Winnett before he even arrived. And as we now know, that effort worked. Last Friday Winnett decided he would not be joining the Post after all.
Mr. Winnett will stay at The Daily Telegraph, where he is the deputy editor, according to emails sent on Friday to employees of the London-based newspaper and to staff members at The Post.
“I’m pleased to report that Rob Winnett has decided to stay with us,” read a message to Telegraph employees from the newspaper’s top editor, Chris Evans. “As you all know, he’s a talented chap and their loss is our gain.”…
Mr. Winnett earned a reputation as an unassuming newshound whose relentless pursuit of scoops earned him the nickname “Rat Boy.” But on Friday,…
