Vice Media controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Altered Khmer Rouge victim images
Vice published colorized images connected with Khmer Rouge genocide victims that had been digitally manipulated, including apparent smiles added to some faces. After criticism from Cambodian audiences and others, Vice admitted the alterations, apologized, and said it would review its editorial process.
2021
ShotSpotter sues Vice Media over reporting claims
Lawsuit filed
ShotSpotter filed a $300 million defamation suit against Vice Media, accusing the outlet of misrepresenting the efficacy of its gunshot-detection technology and making inaccurate data-manipulation allegations. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a stated court finding.
Source excerpt
ShotSpotter has filed a $300 million defamation suit against Vice Media, which has criticized the efficiency of the vendor’s gunshot detection system and accused employees of manipulating data in favor of police and prosecutors.
The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Delaware, accuses Vice of deliberately misrepresenting court records and saying ShotSpotter has engaged in illegal behavior.
2017
Sexual harassment and workplace misconduct allegations
Reporting identified multiple settlements and allegations involving sexual harassment, discrimination, and misconduct by Vice personnel. Company leaders acknowledged that Vice had failed to provide a safe and inclusive workplace. Subsequent investigations and leadership changes followed.