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WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief executive of the Newseum and its parent organization the Freedom Forum is leaving the journalism museum after three years struggling to raise funds to cover its costs.
On Tuesday, James Duff announced plans to return to his previous post as chief administrative officer of the U.S. Courts.
For many years the Newseum was led by former journalists from Gannett Co. and USA Today. It will now return to their care. Former USA Today editor Peter Prichard was named the Newseum's CEO. Jan Neuharth, daughter of Newseum founder Allen Neuharth, will be the Freedom Forum CEO.
The Newseum relies on the Freedom Forum endowment to cover much of its expenses
Duff's departure was paid $1.4 million up front as deferred compensation for retirement. That amount will now be prorated.
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