A journalist receives money from a political party to exclude its candidate’s tax fraud in a news report. Which principle of ethical journalism does this journalist violate?(1 point)

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Responses

Be accountable.
Be accountable.

Seek truth and report on it.
Seek truth and report on it.

Act independently.
Act independently.

Minimize harm.

Answer 1

The journalist violates the principle of Act independently. Accepting money from a political party to exclude information about its candidate's tax fraud compromises the journalist's independence and integrity, leading to biased reporting.