UK News Outlet Want Regulator to Investigate its Undercover Reporting
In an interesting twist, UK Channel 4 asked the broadcast regulator OfCom to investigate its own undercover investigation. Usually, the…
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Climate Change Deniers No More at the AP
Climate change deniers, no more. At least in the Associated Press' stories. The Associated Press announced this week that it…
Sean Penn Sues over Lee Daniels’ Hollywood Reporter Interview on Terrence Howard
There's another lawsuit over comments made in an interview. Actor Sean Penn announced a $10 million lawsuit against producer Lee…
Chicago’s WGN Shows Nazi Symbol with Yom Kippur Coverage
Chicago TV news WGN apologized after using a Nazi symbol in its Yom Kippur coverage, according to the Huffington Post.…
Yogi Berra Died, Not Yogi Bear: AP makes a Boo Boo?
Famed New York Yankees baseball catcher Yogi Berra died. But the Associated Press' initial report on Berra's death made a boo boo,…
Sony Hacked E-mails OK to use if in Public Interest, Context & Fact Checked, Public Editor Says
It was OK for the New York Times to report on Sony hacked e-mails concerning the upcoming movie Concussion about football brain…
Mail on Sunday Deletes ‘Unclear’ & ‘Irrelevant’ Muslim References in Gang Story
The UK Mail on Sunday apologized for claiming a "Muslim gang slashes tyres of immigration-raid van." In fact, there was a…
BBC’s Alex Dyke’s Breastfeeding Comments Under Investigation
UK broadcast regulator OfCom is investigating a BBC host's disparaging comments about breastfeeding. OfCom told iMediaEthics by e-mail: “Ofcom is…
Libel? Lindsay Lohan’s Cocaine Lawsuit against Fox News Dismissed
Lindsay Lohan's lawsuit against Fox News is no more. Lohan and her mother Dina Lohan sued Fox News after Fox…
New Press Council in Canada
There's a new press regulator in Canada, the National Newsmedia Council. "The Press Councils of British Columbia, Atlantic Canada and…