Poynter: Review-Journal editor Mike Hengel is stepping down

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In this March 31, 2006 file photo, Citlaly Sauno shuffles newspapers at the Las Vegas Review-Journal in Las Vegas. The ownership mystery surrounding the latest sale of the Review-Journal is capturing the attention of the media industry as the newspaper’s staff and some politicians are demanding to know who the new boss is.

Tue, Dec 22, 2015 (6:44 p.m.)

Days after the Las Vegas Review-Journal was revealed to be purchased by the family of GOP megadonor Sheldon Adelson, the editor of the paper is stepping down from his post.

Mike Hengel, who has led the Las Vegas Review-Journal since 2010, is accepting a voluntary buyout, he told the newsroom Tuesday.

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