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Which scenario involves a reporter acting unethically?(1 point)ResponsesA reporter who is reporting on a crime leaves out the name of the person who committed the crime because the person is important and might be helpful to the reporter later.A reporter who is reporting on a crime leaves out the name of the person who committed the crime because the person is important and might be helpful to the reporter later.A reporter leaves out a direct quote from a source because it includes a stereotype about a group of people.A reporter leaves out a direct quote from a source because it includes a stereotype about a group of people.A reporter mentions their favorite restaurant in a story because the restaurant is owned by the person who is featured in the story.A reporter mentions their favorite restaurant in a story because the restaurant is owned by the person who is featured in the story.A reporter refuses to print rumors about a famous politician because they cannot verify the rumors with factual information.
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The scenario that involves a reporter acting unethically is:
**A reporter mentions their favorite restaurant in a story because the restaurant is owned by the person who is featured in the story.**
This situation presents a potential conflict of interest and an ethical dilemma, as the reporter may be perceived as promoting the restaurant for personal reasons rather than purely for journalistic integrity.
**A reporter mentions their favorite restaurant in a story because the restaurant is owned by the person who is featured in the story.**
This situation presents a potential conflict of interest and an ethical dilemma, as the reporter may be perceived as promoting the restaurant for personal reasons rather than purely for journalistic integrity.