arrangement, however, raises questions about the extent of those ties. After Newsweek learned of the deal, Johnathan Davis, co-founder of the magazines parent company, and his wife, Tracy, who is president of the university, acknowledged the ties were deeper than they had previously stated on the record.
In an interview, Johnathan Davis said he was not personally involved in the ad agreement, but he described it as a public good. He characterized Olivet University, where he once served as an academic adviser, as our friends.
Dev Pragad, Newsweek Media Group's CEO, along with Johnathan Davis, declined to discuss the lawsuit. Davis, however, said Jang had no formal role in the company and served simply as an adviser. We sought advice everywhere to build the company, and given his background, we valued his advice, he s