by Sydney Smith on Oct 25, 2010
NY Post Apologizes: 638-Word Hooker Correction May Be Longest in its History? Ducks libel threat
The New York Post's John Podhoretz's 638-word, page 3 apology to Kristin Davis for falsely labeling her a hooker was...
Apologies & Retractions
by Sydney Smith on Oct 14, 2010
Two British Newspapers Apologize for Invasion of Privacy, Inaccurate Information
The Guardian's media writer Roy Greenslade reported Oct. 7 that the Mail on Sunday and the News of the World both...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 14, 2010
Sports journalist called ‘Dyke on a Bike’ wins against Sunday Times in PCC complaint ruling
The British Press Complaints Commission ruled in favor of a lesbian sports presenter and journalist after a newspaper columnist labeled her...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 12, 2010
Lily Allen Wins Damages, Apology from Magazine for Fake Quotes
A French magazine was found guilty of reporting fake quotes from British pop singer Lily Allen. The magazine, So Foot,...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 07, 2010
Fired CNN Anchor Rick Sanchez Apologizes for “Inartful” Comments
Rick Sanchez, the anchor recently fired from CNN for his comments in an interview, has formally apologized via a statement. In...
by Sydney Smith on Sep 27, 2010
Toronto Sun Retracts Column, Apologizes to George Soros after Threat of Defamation Lawsuit
The Toronto Sun retracted a column and issued an apology to billionaire George Soros earlier this month after "receiving a...
by Sydney Smith on Sep 25, 2010
David Beckham demands front page apology after In Touch’s hooker story?
Soccer player David Beckham is reported to expect In Touch magazine to publish a front-page retraction after the magazine ran...
by Sydney Smith on Sep 21, 2010
Maine Newspaper controversy continues over 9-11 Ramadan story
A Maine newspaper's publication of and subsequent apologies and clarifications for a 9-11 Ramadan story has received much criticism - and confusion....
by Sydney Smith on Aug 31, 2010
HuffPost Removes Offer of $100K for a Takedown of Glenn Beck
The Huffington Post removed one of its blogs from its site yesterday and replaced it with an editor's note that...