ABC News NY bureau chief abruptly exits after HR probe into his behavior: report
A senior ABC News journalist is out at the Disney-owned network after the company’s human resources department conducted an investigation into his behavior, according to a report.Joshua Hoyos, who served as ABC News’ New York bureau chief since 2022, has abruptly exited the network, according to Oliver Darcy’s Status newsletter.Hoyos, 32, formally parted ways with ABC News following a suspension — though the reason for the penalty was not disclosed.The Post has sought comment from ABC News and Hoyos.Hoyos, who had been with the network for more than a decade, has not publicly responded to inquiries regarding his departure.The Rutgers University-Newark alum joined ABC News in 2012 as an intern for “Good Morning America.”Over the years, he rose through the ranks, serving as the weekend assignment manager and later the network news assignment manager.In July 2022, he was promoted to New York bureau chief, overseeing news coverage across the East Coast, excluding Washington, DC.Network chief Almin Karamehmedovic is expected to formally inform staff of the situation later this week.The sudden exit of a high-profile journalist comes at a turbulent time for ABC News.Earlier this week, The Post reported that one of the network’s top stars, “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos, has been “miserable” after being forced to apologize in the wake of a defamation settlement involving President Trump.According to network sources, speculation is mounting about who might replace Stephanopoulos.Rumors of his potential departure have swirled since December, when Disney agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit after Stephanopoulos erroneously stated on air that Trump had been “found liable for rape” in a case brought by journalist E.Jean Carroll.Trump was found liable for sexual abuse, not rape.As part of the settlement, Stephanopoulos was compelled to issue a public apology, an act that has reportedly left him frustrated and discontented.ABC News is...