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When a story just isn't worth it: Holding information to protect a good source
| Title | When a story just isn't worth it: Holding information to protect a good source |
| Publication Type | Case Study |
| Year of Publication | 1991 |
| Authors | Fabey, Michael |
| Publisher | Indiana University School of Journalism |
| Publication Language | eng |
| Abstract | While contacting a source in the city government about issues with the city budget, a reporter discovers that her source is flouting a law that requires all city officials to live inside the city limits. Should he report on this story, or keep a valuable source? |
| Notes | Source: FineLine: The Newsletter On Journalism Ethics, vol. 3, no. 3 (March 1991), p. 4. |
| URL | Click here for the document |
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