Ross Barkan, former writer for New York Magazine and editor-in-chief of The Metropolitan Review, has issued an apology following several plagiarism allegations. He announced his intent to take a break for self-reflection.

Barkan expressed regret on X, stating, “I truly am sorry for the mistakes I made. None were willful or intentional.” He admitted to inadequate citation practices and insufficient paraphrasing, acknowledging his failure to properly credit journalists’ work.

He added, “I’m going to take some time away and self-reflect. I promise to do a much better job going forward.” Following an investigation into Barkan’s work, New York Magazine decided to sever ties with him.

“New York found that Ross Barkan did not adhere to our editorial standards,” the publication said. “We have updated 67 columns that did not include proper attribution.”

The controversy began in May when Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell accused Barkan of copying his report on conservative commentator Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire. Barkan’s column led to New York Magazine adding an editor’s note to credit The Washington Post.

Further examples surfaced, including NPR correspondent Bobby Allyn identifying similarities between Barkan’s writings and those in The Intercept and Compact Magazine. Initially, Barkan dismissed these claims as “ridiculous.” Yet, New York Magazine confirmed their editorial review found improper citation practices in Barkan’s work.

Barkan, in a statement to Fox News Digital, recognized moments he should have been more careful with citations and promised to improve.