Boston Globe brass cleared star “Spotlight” editor Brendan McCarthy of workplace-misconduct allegations this spring after an internal probe sparked by staff complaints that he allegedly berated colleagues.

At least two Globe journalists filed written complaints to head of human resources Rohini Murthy earlier this year accusing McCarthy of verbal harassment tied to editorial disputes, Semafor reported , citing eight current and former staffers.

The accusations included claims that McCarthy cursed at members of the investigative unit and staff on Spotlight-related projects, and that one employee alleged he reduced the roles of colleagues who complained about his management.

McCarthy told co-workers he was frustrated that reporters and producers weren’t receptive to feedback on key deta

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