A shareholder of The New York Times, represented by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), is demanding a comprehensive inspection of the company's Board and Audit Committee records. This request follows Nicholas Kristof's May 11, 2026, column titled 'The silence that meets the rape of Palestinians,' which alleged widespread sexual violence by Israeli prison guards against Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli government has announced plans to file a defamation lawsuit against both The New York Times and Kristof. The NCPPR's demand seeks to determine if the Board and senior management have neglected their fiduciary responsibilities regarding potential legal, reputational, and financial risks associated with the publication of the article. The inquiry will focus on whether appropriate legal review and source verification processes were followed. Notably, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, cited in the article, claims that his statements were misrepresented. The NJAC stresses that the inspection does not seek reporter notes or unpublished materials but aims to address possible corporate mismanagement and inadequate oversight.