by Sydney Smith on Jul 28, 2012
Last Idaho Bison Killed? The Wildlife News Retracts, Apologizes
Wildlife news site The Wildlife News apologized and retracted a July 26 story claiming the state of Idaho killed a...
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by Sydney Smith on Jul 27, 2012
CBS News Denies Orlando Sentinel Claim it Sent George Zimmerman’s Parents Flowers
CBS News denies an Orlando Sentinel report that it sent flowers to George Zimmerman's family, Media Bistro's TV Newser reported....
by Sydney Smith on Jul 27, 2012
WSJ’s James Taranto Apologizes for Aurora, Colorado Tweet
The Wall Street Journal's James Taranto spent about 1,000 words explaining and apologizing for a 15-word July 24 tweet about...
by David W. Moore on Jul 25, 2012
Startling News from a CBS/NYTimes Poll
Last week, at the top of the front page of The New York Times, came the startling headline: “Poll Indicates...
by Sydney Smith on Jul 19, 2012
Judge: Spokesman-Review Must ID Anonymous Commenter Accused of Libel
The Spokane Spokesman-Review must name its anonymous commenter, "Almostinnocentbystander" so that an Idaho woman can sue for defamation. iMediaEthics wrote last...
by Sydney Smith on Jul 14, 2012
Jewish Site Doctors ABC News Video to Add Gray Boxes over Women’s Chests
A Haredi news site pasted in gray boxes to New York local news coverage published on its website, blogger Shmarya...
by London Shearer Allen on Jul 10, 2012
Why Did NY1 Include Sensational Quote in Swastika Vandalism Report?
In the dark of night on June 14, 2012, vandals spray painted symbols of hate in a largely Jewish neighborhood...
by Sydney Smith on Jul 09, 2012
Seattle TV News Invaded Privacy, Erred in Undercover Report on School Custodian, Washington News Council Finds
The Washington News Council found June 16 that Seattle's CBS affiliate KIRO-7 News and its reporter Chris Halsne wrongly accused...
by Sydney Smith on Jul 07, 2012
Reporter Fired for Plagiarizing from Press Releases Claims it was ‘Widespread Practice,’ Sues for Defamation
Steve Penn claims The Kansas City Star defamed him when it reported on firing him for plagiarism, the newspaper reported....