FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2006
Editor & Publisher
Many editors defend their "rescue" stories by saying they were misled by various sources, including the state's governor. "Yet, even after extensive follow-up coverage [Thursday], serious questions about the sourcing, and its use, remain," write
Greg Mitchell and
Joe Strupp. "What information actually came out during those fateful three hours, starting late Tuesday? Did reporters misinterpret what they heard or fail to raise doubts about credibility?"
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P-I editor: Wire service report we used was careful in its attribution (P-I)
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As sources go, family members and the governor are pretty good (Trib)
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Too much waiting and hedging could produce tepid journalism (Newsday)Posted at 8:36:04 AM
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