USA Today has removed nearly two dozen articles from its website after an audit uncovered fabricated quotes and passages that were plagiarized, the news outlet said on June 16.
A request from an outside party for a correction triggered the audit of work done by reporter Gabriela Miranda, USA Today said on its website.
“The audit revealed that some individuals quoted were not affiliated with the organizations claimed and appeared to be fabricated. The existence of other individuals quoted could not be independently verified. In addition, some stories included quotes that should have been credited to others,” the outlet said.
As a result, USA Today removed 23 articles from its website….