Newsweek Let Some Staff Take Freebies in the Past
BetaBeat reported that former Newsweek writer Jerry Guo accepted "free flights, hotel stays and merchandise" for story coverage. Guo has…
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Daily Mail Apologizes for Amanda Knox Story with Wrong Verdict
The Daily Mail has announced an "enquiry" into its publication of an incorrect news story reporting (wrongly) that the young…
SPJ Weighs in on Illegal Immigrant, Illegal Alien Terminology
The Society of Professional Journalists is advocating journalists stop using the labels "illegal immigrant" and "illegal alien," MediaBistro reported. The…
Daily Mail Published Amanda Knox Appeal Story with Wrong Verdict, Fake Quotes??
The Daily Mail was busted for publishing an inaccurate pre-emptive story on the verdict in the Amanda Knox appeal trial,…
Liberian Journalists Advised on Media Standards
Liberian journalists have been advised against acting as "cheering squads" for politicians, Liberian newspaper Heritage reported. The call was made…
Will Public know Who Hacked Phones?
Former News of the World reporter Neville Thurlbeck may name who was involved in phone hacking, the New York Times…
Hari to Donate Orwell Prize Money?
As StinkyJournalism previously wrote, following accusations and a later admission of plagiarism, UK Independent journalist gave back his 2008 Orwell…
Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone’s Graphic Novel Approach to Journalism
Of the handful of books StinkyJournalism has featured in our Books, Authors and News Organizations series, Brooke Gladstone's The Influencing…
Renewed Discussion on Press Complaints Commission Future
In light of the UK phone hacking scandal, much debate has focused on the purpose and future of the UK…
Will Public See bin Laden Photos?
The White House is fighting a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit calling for the release of photos of Osama bin…