UVA Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi Sues Rolling Stone for Libel over ‘Rape on Campus’ Story
The University of Virginia chapter of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi is suing Rolling Stone for libel over its 2014 story…
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2 NYTimes Opinion Articles on Civil War had Plagiarism?
iMediaEthics just came across a May editors' note about plagiarism in two opinion articles on the Civil War published by…
Robert Mugabe didn’t say Kenyans were Thieves, NYTimes Published Fake Quote
The New York Times published fake quotes attributed to Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe. The fake quotes came from…
EVENT: Training, Panel Discussion on Trauma in Journalism at Univ. of Arkansas Nov. 20
The Center for Ethics in Journalism at the University of Arkansas is hosting an event, "Newsrooms Under Pressure: Trauma in Journalism," on…
ESPN Names Jim Brady as New Public Editor
ESPN has named its sixth public editor to handle reader and viewer complaints and concerns. Jim Brady will start his 18-month…
Politico Stands by Ben Carson West Point Story but Adds Editor’s Note
Politico's high-profile story about former neurosurgeon and current presidential candidate Ben Carson and his claims about West Point now carries…
Israeli Politician Suing for Casinos, Prostitutes & Crystal Meth Claims
Israeli politician Oren Hazan is suing Israeli news reporter Amit Segal for linking him to casinos, prostitutes and crystal meth.…
Editorial Board Chairman Sues Nigerian Newspapers for Libel over Critical News Report
Nigerian newspaper publisher The Sun Publishing Limited is being sued by its editorial board chairman for libel. Making it even…
South African Newspaper Prison Deaths Story Wrongly Said Man’s Death Referred to Police, Ordered to Retract Claim
The South African Press Ombudsman ruled that the Johannesburg newspaper the Mail & Guardian broke guidelines with its Sept. 3 story …
Edinburgh Evening News Broke Standards Code, Erred in Report on Suicide
The Edinburgh Evening News wrongly reported a former soldier died from an apparent suicide the week he was facing assault charges…