X

Latest News

HuffPost sued for $23 million over now-deleted claim Young Turks reporter assaulted women

The Huffington Post published a contributor blogpost reporting that online news and commentary channel Young Turks reporter Jordan Chariton sexually…

Sydney Smith

Leonard Lopate, Jonathan Schwartz fired by WNYC

New York public radio WNYC fired Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz after concluding two investigations about "inappropriate behavior" allegations. WNYC…

Sydney Smith

5 Controversial Cartoons from 2017

As 2017 winds down, iMediaEthics takes a look at some of the most controversial cartoons published by media outlets this…

Sydney Smith

Glenn Thrush to return to the New York Times after 2-month suspension next month

After a two-month suspension, the New York Times will reinstate suspended reporter Glenn Thrush. The Times suspended the White House…

Sydney Smith

Australian newspaper Manningham Leader published reader email as letter to editor

The Manningham Leader, an Australian newspaper, published a reader's email as a letter to the editor without letting her know…

Sydney Smith

Irish Independent published ‘excessive detail’ about car accident

The Irish Independent reported on a car accident that killed a Roscommon pedestrian. But, in doing so, the Independent included…

Sydney Smith

Tavis Smiley: ‘PBS made huge mistake,’ denies sexual misconduct

Tavis Smiley slammed PBS, which suspended him indefinitely Dec. 13 over allegations of sexual misconduct.  "PBS made a huge mistake…

Sydney Smith

Detroit Free Press fires Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Stephen Henderson after ‘inappropriate behavior’ claims, Henderson may sue

The Detroit Free Press fired its Pulitzer Prize-winning managing director of opinion and commentary Stephen Henderson after finding "credible allegations"…

Sydney Smith

Top 10 Corrections of 2017: iMediaEthics Annual Roundup

Posting transparent corrections is an important part of media accountability and ethics. But, sometimes the corrections themselves are newsworthy on…

Sydney Smith

Charlie Sheen suing National Enquirer over Corey Haim sex claims

The National Enquirer claimed actor Charlie Sheen raped the late actor Corey Haim when Haim was 13 years old and…

Sydney Smith