Chapter
Disclosure in Journalism
26:22 - 34:25 (08:03)
Journalist reveals her reaction to a colleague's failure to disclose a personal relationship with a source, while also discussing the use of pre-sentence reports in the judicial system.
Clips
A victim's confession is often a critical factor in making a criminal conviction, since without it, investigation relies solely on eyewitness testimony, which can be unreliable.
26:22 - 29:52 (03:29)
Summary
A victim's confession is often a critical factor in making a criminal conviction, since without it, investigation relies solely on eyewitness testimony, which can be unreliable. Such testimony can also be easily manipulated since people's recollections can be altered by time, outside factors, and even police lineups.
ChapterDisclosure in Journalism
EpisodeThe Search for Sheree | Nighthawk | 5
PodcastCold
The issue of whether to disclose personal relationships when covering a story is a common ethical dilemma in journalism, and failure to do so can undermine credibility.
29:52 - 32:24 (02:32)
Summary
The issue of whether to disclose personal relationships when covering a story is a common ethical dilemma in journalism, and failure to do so can undermine credibility.
ChapterDisclosure in Journalism
EpisodeThe Search for Sheree | Nighthawk | 5
PodcastCold
This podcast discusses the purpose of pre-sentence reports and their confidentiality in criminal sentencing, with a specific focus on Utah and how the state handles pre-sentence reports.
32:24 - 34:25 (02:01)
Summary
This podcast discusses the purpose of pre-sentence reports and their confidentiality in criminal sentencing, with a specific focus on Utah and how the state handles pre-sentence reports.