Next Step in Hacking Scandal – The Leveson Inquiry
The Independent reported Oct. 4 that the investigation into phone hacking in the UK might begin next month. The investigation,…
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LA Times Readers Rep: Errors in Michael Jackson Death Reporting
Los Angeles Times readers representative Deirdre Edgar wrote Sept. 30 that the newspaper has inaccurately labeled propofol, "the drug that…
South African Newspaper Apologizes for Plagiarism
The Financial Mail apologized for plagiarizing from Bloomberg Businessweek, Regret the Error reported. The Financial Mail is a South African…
Ethical Journalism Can Boost Readership, IJNet Says
News outlets need to make money. We all know that. But, instead of just focusing on bringing in advertising dollars,…
$16 a Muffin? Nope, Hilton Hotels Bill was for Full Breakfast
The Huffington Post's Sam Stein detailed the "myth" that the Department of Justice paid $16 a piece for muffins. As…
New Mexican Media Watchdog Site
A new Mexican media watchdog website, "Ya Basta de los Abusos de Televisa," has been created in response to Mexican…
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…
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…
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…