On March 22, 2010, Frumkes claimed in Fangoria magazine that he would produce a remake of the 1958 British science fiction horror film Fiend Without a Face but it was never made.
Frumkes taught film studies at New York City's School of Visual Arts but along with another teacher, Robert Haufrecht, was fired in May 2018 after an investigation into multiple accusations of sexual misconduct and harassment stretching back decades.
This investigation, bolstered by findings and an interview with Frumkes, revealed that the newspaper released the article one day prior to a scheduled hearing, thereby violating Title IX rules.
Moreover, Dominique Machain's involvement with the New York Times article, as reported by Colin Moynihan, drew criticism for possibly compromising the hearing's integrity.
This situation prompts a broader discussion on the ethical responsibilities of the press in legal reporting and the potential ramifications of such activities on judicial processes.