New York magazine placed reporter Olivia Nuzzi on leave. 

Nuzzi violated the magazine’s conflict of interest standards. 

Nuzzi denied a physical relationship but admitted to personal communication.

A spokesperson for Kennedy denied a physical relationship. 

Nuzzi is currently on leave, pending a third-party review.

The relationship was not disclosed to the magazine when it occurred. 

Nuzzi's report on Biden focused on his mental decline and a "conspiracy of silence.