Jeffrey Toobin Suspended by The New Yorker After Alleged Zoom Exposure Scandal

Veteran journalist and legal analyst steps away from CNN as controversy unfolds

Jeffrey Toobin, a longtime staff writer for The New Yorker and legal analyst for CNN, has been suspended following allegations that he exposed himself during a Zoom meeting.

The incident reportedly took place last week during a virtual meeting that included employees from The New Yorker and WNYC radio, Vice reported Monday.

Toobin Calls It a ‘Stupid Mistake’

In a statement to Vice, the 60-year-old journalist acknowledged the incident and apologized, claiming it was unintentional.

“I made an embarrassingly stupid mistake, believing I was off-camera. I apologize to my wife, family, friends, and co-workers,” Toobin said.

He further explained that he had no idea his camera was still on, believing that his video had been muted during the call.

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Neither Toobin nor his representatives provided additional comments when reached by TH.

Immediate Fallout: Suspension and Investigation

A spokesperson for The New Yorker confirmed that Toobin has been suspended while the publication conducts an internal investigation.

“Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended while we investigate the matter,” the spokesperson said.

According to Vice, The New Yorker editor David Remnick also addressed the situation in an email to staff, stressing that the company was taking the matter seriously.

“As you may have read in various news reports today, one of our writers, Jeff Toobin, was suspended after an incident on a Zoom call last week,” Remnick wrote.

“Please be assured that we take such matters seriously and that we are looking into it.”

CNN Confirms Toobin’s Leave of Absence

In addition to his role at The New Yorker, Toobin has been a legal analyst at CNN since 2002. However, following the scandal, he has taken a temporary leave of absence from the network.

A CNN spokesperson told TH:

“Jeff Toobin has asked for some time off while he deals with a personal issue, which we have granted.”

A Long Career in Journalism at Risk

Toobin has been a prominent legal journalist for over two decades, covering major legal cases and Supreme Court rulings.

He has also written nine books, many of which focus on law and politics.

While it remains unclear what disciplinary actions will be taken, the controversy has already cast a significant shadow over his long-standing career.

As The New Yorker and CNN continue their investigations, the future of one of America’s most recognizable legal analysts remains uncertain.