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Story summary
- René Redzepi, founder of Copenhagen's Noma, resigned amid allegations of physical and psychological abuse toward staff.
- A New York Times report cites testimonies by 35 former employees describing a toxic environment (2009–2017).
- The scandal overlapped with a $1,500 Los Angeles pop-up, sparking protests and withdrawals by sponsors including American Express.
- Redzepi said, "An apology is not enough; I take responsibility for my own actions," and Noma's future remains uncertain.
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