NY DAILY NEWS EDITOR ACCUSED OF HARASSMENT FOSTERED A CULTURE OF SILENCE:

When people did complain about Moore’s behavior, he would publicly express his anger, said three staffers. Tabloid newsrooms are known for being crude and volatile places to work, particularly for young reporters ― another top editor at the paper is also currently under investigation ― but Moore’s brand of harassment could be “more cruel” than the tongue-lashings often delivered to young reporters, said a fourth former staffer.

“He always seemed like someone who revelled in having power and lording it over the people that he could,” said a fifth former staffer. A sixth added, “He had all the power there, and it wouldn’t be good to be on the receiving end of his fury.”

Earlier this week, the Daily News’ new corporate parent, Tronc, launched an investigation into Moore after NPR asked the company about a sexual harassment complaint lodged against him in December, soon after he reportedly interviewed to become the newspaper’s new editor-in-chief.

For many people who’ve worked with Moore, the surprise wasn’t that he had come under investigation, but that it had taken so long.

Oh sure, the Daily News’ work environment is toxic, but just think of the top quality product that it generates…