Olivia Nuzzi, the ex-New York Magazine political reporter who concealed a romantic relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. while reporting on his presidential campaign, withdrew her protective order against ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza on Tuesday. The Washington ...

Olivia Nuzzi has withdrawn her petition for a protective order against ... The 50-year-old also referenced Olivia's alleged relationship with RFK Jr., blasting: "Olivia lied to me for almost a year. She lied to her editors. She lied to her readers.

Olivia shamelessly used litigation with false and defamatory allegations as a public relations strategy. When required to do so, she refused to defend her claims in court last month,” Lizza told

Nuzzi filed an extraordinary set of explosive claims against Lizza in court on Sept. 29—accusing him of attempting to blackmail her into staying with him after he found out about her affair with RFK Jr., who is married to third wife Cheryl Hines.

Ryan Lizza has accused his ex-fiancee Olivia Nuzzi of “shamelessly” using litigation as a PR stunt. The former power couple from DC fell apart after the latter's digital affair and “incredible” FaceTime sex with Robert F.

Ms. Nuzzi, a former writer for New York magazine embroiled in a scandal involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., had accused her ex-fiancé of harassment and blackmail.

After news broke of her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Nuzzi accused ex-fiancé Lizza of harassment and blackmail, which he denied.

Olivia Nuzzi has withdrawn her protective order petition against, ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza, citing her desire to avoid a public relations battle.

Olivia Nuzzi, a political correspondent previously with New York magazine, has withdrawn her request for a protective order against her ex-fiancé, journalist Ryan Lizza. Nuzzi made news earlier this year for her personal relationship with Robert F.