Jean decides to find an alternative source to run her exposé on the Apex Mine and, once published, both she and the magazine that published the story come under attack by publicists for the mine, who try to discredit her and the magazine.What is this process known as?

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The process described is known as flak, which refers to the negative feedback or pushback received as a result of publishing controversial or critical information. The publicists for the mine are attempting to discredit Jean and the magazine in order to protect their client's reputation.

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