Search Result Cleanup – News Article Removal
Negative News Article Removal
Remove or Suppress Damaging Media Coverage from Google
Whether it’s from a local news outlet, niche blog, or national media, old news articles can haunt your name for years. Even when the issue is resolved, charges are dropped, or the original reporting contains factual errors, those headlines often remain front and center in Google search results — shaping first impressions long after the truth has changed.
At MGMT Reputation, we specialize in removing or suppressing negative news coverage. Our strategies combine:
- Takedown requests under defamation, privacy, or outdated content grounds.
- SEO suppression to push harmful links off the first page.
- Strategic content replacement with positive, verified information.
We work to clean up search results that misrepresent your name, business, or career, ensuring that the story people see online is accurate, fair, and reputation-safe.
Who This Is For
Our news article removal and suppression services are designed for:
- Professionals, executives, and public figures featured in outdated, misleading, or factually incorrect news coverage that no longer reflects reality.
- Clients mentioned in negative press tied to lawsuits, scandals, disputes, or high-profile conflicts, even if the matter has been resolved or dropped.
- Individuals recovering from old arrests, court cases, or viral moments that continue to appear in Google search results and impact personal or professional opportunities.
- Business owners affected by negative PR campaigns, damaging reviews, or media coverage that misrepresents their brand.
- Anyone misquoted, taken out of context, or associated by proximity in a story, resulting in unintended reputational harm.
- Private individuals who value their online privacy and want to remove unnecessary exposure from search results.
What We Remove or Suppress
Outdated News Stories
- Media coverage from resolved legal cases, past relationship disputes, or prior employment conflicts that no longer reflect your current situation.
- Articles that remain online long after the matter was settled, dismissed, or proven false.
Inaccurate or Misleading Headlines
- Sensationalized or clickbait headlines that exaggerate your involvement, imply guilt, or distort the facts.
- Stories where the headline suggests wrongdoing even if the article content tells a different story.
Associated Mentions
- Articles that mention you in passing — even if you are not the main subject — but still rank for your name in search results.
- “Guilt by association” coverage that damages your reputation by linking you to unrelated events or individuals.
Archived or Republished News
- Syndicated stories that are republished on other news outlets, blogs, or content aggregators, causing the same negative coverage to resurface repeatedly.
- Archived pages and cached versions that keep outdated narratives alive in Google Search.
Our Strategy
News Link Audit
We perform a comprehensive audit to map out every article, headline, quote, and reference tied to your name — including syndicated versions and cached archives that might still rank in Google Search.
Takedown Requests
Where possible, we contact publishers directly or file formal removal requests citing grounds such as copyright infringement, privacy violations, or defamation. We target both the original publisher and any republished copies.
Google De-Indexing
If the content meets Google’s removal criteria (personal information, outdated damaging content, expunged legal records, etc.), we apply directly to Google for de-indexing — removing it from search visibility, even if the page still exists online.
SEO Suppression
When removal is not possible, we deploy advanced SEO suppression strategies — creating and promoting positive or neutral content that is designed to outrank negative coverage on Google’s first page.
Media Narrative Repair
If necessary, we go beyond suppression to reshape your digital narrative. This can include publishing new bios, thought leadership pieces, interviews, and press coverage that position you in a positive and credible light.
Timeline & Results
Publisher Removals (if granted): 2–4 weeks – Once a publisher agrees to a takedown request, content is typically removed from their site within this timeframe, though some may act faster.
Google De-Indexing: 5–10 business days (once accepted) If eligible under Google’s removal policies, harmful links can be removed from search visibility within days of approval.
Full Suppression Results: 30–90 days The time required to push down articles depends on the authority of the publication , the number of sites carrying the story, and how competitive your search landscape is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove news about my arrest even if it was dropped?
Yes — many states and platforms allow removals for non-convictions, sealed records, or resolved charges.
What if I was never convicted but still named?
We pursue removal under personal info or outdated content policies.
What if the article is accurate but still harmful?
We focus on suppression and alternative visibility that neutralizes the article’s impact.
Why This Matters
Google doesn’t care if the matter is resolved — it simply ranks whatever content is most relevant and authoritative, even if it’s outdated, inaccurate, or misleading.
Negative news stories can follow you for decades, resurfacing in search results every time someone Googles your name.
Most clients aren’t defined by what happened they’re defined by what remains visible online, and that lingering visibility can unfairly shape reputations, careers, and personal relationships.
Remove Negative News from Google
Let us help you move forward — and get your name back.
News Article Suppression
Bury or remove damaging media or blog articles- Timeline : 4–8 weeks
- Refund Policy : YES