In February 2007, Essjay was found to have made false claims about his academic qualifications and professional experiences on his Wikipedia user page and to journalist Stacy Schiff during an interview for The New YorkerSchiff, Stacey.
In February 2007, Essjay was found to have lied about his academic qualifications and professional experience on his Wikipedia user page. He also lied to journalist Stacy Schiff during an interview for The New Yorker. Schiff, Stacey.