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One observer recounts, “John went into his office, and Michael’s trying to pick the lock to get in,” illustrating the severity of the frictions. The encounter was characterized as “explosive,” and the fact that the participants were adults working in a professional environment makes it even more extraordinary. The violence could have easily escalated further, with witnesses fearing potential physical harm toward women in the vicinity.
The Origins of the Conflict
The broader context of these incidents points to ongoing “creative differences” and daily “fights,” especially regarding the editorial direction of George magazine. While some may frame these disagreements as typical workplace disagreements, the physical altercations suggest underlying issues that went beyond standard tensions.