Union-Leader Admits It Plagiarized Hockey Blogger’s Post
The New Hampshire Union-Leader published an admission of a lack of proper attribution after hockey blogger Joe Proulx at Backyard-Hockey.com claimed his work…
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ESPN’s Ron Franklin Fired, Called Female Reporter “Sweet Baby” & Expletive
Announcer Ron Franklin was fired Jan. 4 after he called female sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards "sweet baby" and then "an…
Court Orders Canadian Newspaper Vancouver Province to Out Anonymous Source Identity
A Canadian court has ruled that the Vancouver Province must reveal the identity of an anonymous source, The Canadian Press…
Photos Don’t Lose Copyright After Being Posted on Twitter
A United States court ruled that "publishing something on Twitter is not the same as relinquishing ownership," Time.com reported. The…
India Journalists Criticize Media Ethics, Lack of Action Towards Radiagate Journalists
India journalists again criticized the country's media ethics, The Hindu reported. Indian media has been embroiled in scandal and criticism…
Ugandan Newspaper The Rolling Stone to Appeal Ban of Outing Homosexuals?
Ugandan newspaper The Rolling Stone intends to appeal this week's ruling that Ugandan media can't out homosexuals. The newspaper had…
“Christmas with Julian?” WikiLeaks’ Assange in Newsweek Christmas Photo Shoot
Newsweek published a series of photos of Julian Assange titled "Christmas with Julian." The ten photos picture the WikiLeaks founder collecting…
Ethics Complaint After Maine Newspaper Gave $47K Free Advertising to Political Group
As iMediaEthics recently reported, the Portland Press Herald reportedly gave almost $47,000 worth of free advertising to a campaign for Portland, Maine…
Despite Criticism, Assange receives Awards
Journalist Steve Outing blogged Jan. 1 noting that despite heavy criticism, WikiLeaks' Julian Assange has won several awards from news…
Fact Check Fail: Washington Post Public Editor on “Chronic” Errors
The Washington Post has a "chronic" issue with "quality control," its public editor, Andrew Alexander, wrote Dec. 31. However, Alexander didn't attribute the…