Political writer Ryan Rizza is taking a leave of absence from Politico after being accused of launching a campaign of harassment and extortion against his ex-fiancée, star New York magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi, his employer announced Tuesday night.
Mr. Rizza, a co-author of the media outlet's popular Playbook, and Politico executives said he had resigned from his position pending an investigation into the allegations, which first came to light in a court filing Tuesday. We agreed to pull it.
“Politico and Ryan Lizza mutually agreed that it was in everyone's best interest for him to step aside and take a leave of absence while the investigation was conducted,” the outlet told The Post in an email. spoke.
According to CNN, which cited court documents, Nuzzi claims Rizza harassed her after the couple's breakup and during a secret meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Riza denied all allegations in a statement to the Post early Tuesday.
The newspaper reached out to him for comment on his leave Tuesday night.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
