by Sydney Smith on Feb 24, 2012
Imposter Interviewing Academics under Guardian Journo’s Name, Public Ed Says
Someone has been falsely using the name and "persona" of a Guardian freelance journalist to waste academics' time, the Guardian's...
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by Sydney Smith on Feb 24, 2012
Alliance of Independent Journalists Indonesia Advises Fact Checking over Speed
The Indonesian Alliance of Independent Journalists advised journalism outlets put accuracy before being first, the Jakarta Post reported. The group's...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 24, 2012
Mediaite Apologizes, Takes down Post that Wrongly Said Touré Defended Chris Brown
Mediaite apologized for incorrectly reporting that journalist Touré tweeted "defending Chris Brown." The original article, titled "Touré defends Chris Brown...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 23, 2012
4 Liberian Newspapers to Apologize, Pay Fine after Sex Scandal Story
Liberia's press union ruled that four Liberian newspapers, the New Dawn, the New Republic, Women Voices and National Chronicle Newspapers,...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 23, 2012
Tony Blair’s Wife Suing News Corp over Phone Hacking Claims
Tony Blair's wife Cherie Blair has filed a lawsuit against News Corp. and Glenn Mulcaire, claiming that her phone was...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 23, 2012
ITV News Apologizes for Using Word ‘Coloured’
UK news outlet ITV News apologized Feb. 22 for using the word "coloured" on air, the Guardian reported. The apology,...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 23, 2012
Asian American Journalists Association Lists Facts, Tips for Reporting on Jeremy Lin
The Asian American Journalists Association issued a Feb. 22 "media advisory" for reporting on Jeremy Lin. Lin is a professional...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 23, 2012
Charlotte Church Settles Phone Hacking Lawsuit against News of the World
Pop singer Charlotte Church settled her phone hacking lawsuit against News of the World, the BBC reported. Church argued that...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 22, 2012
CNN’s Roland Martin Apologizes for Super Bowl Tweets
CNN's Roland Martin apologized on his podcast Washington Watch Feb. 19 for his controversial Super Bowl tweets, the Wrap reported....
by Sydney Smith on Feb 22, 2012
Fired ESPN Editor Says Jeremy Lin Chink Headline a Mistake
ESPN editor Anthony Federico apologized for his headline "Chink in the Armor: Jeremy Lin's 9 Turnovers Cost Knicks in Streak-stopping...