Question

Which scenario involves a reporter acting unethically?(1 point)
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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 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 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 refuses to print rumors about a famous politician because they cannot verify the rumors with factual information.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The scenario that involves a reporter acting unethically is:

**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.**

This scenario reflects a conflict of interest and a compromise of journalistic integrity, as the reporter is withholding important information from the public for personal benefit.

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