24. Libel = published information about private citizens that is false and damaging. Libel is a written defamation of character.
25. Public figures must prove “ reckless disregard ” to win libel cases. The journalists had to know the information was incorrect in order for libel to be declared.
62. If PR people set up events, should journalists cover them?
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64. Do you have a greater duty to your audience? Or do you stand by your principles?
65. The code of the Society of Professional Journalists: Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect.