Karen Sanders | Ethics and Journalism
Sanders explores the issue of conflicts of interest in journalism, noting first that the idea was not even applicable to the field until journalists were expected to tell the truth rather than print (or not print) as a result of bribery (or extortion). Journalistic codes today forbid this formerly common practice, declaring as an ideal transparency to the public.
-It is generally no longer possible to rely on the reports of a journalist who has been found to be

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A journalist found to be untrustworthy cannot be relied upon, as trust is fundamental to journalistic integrity and credibility.