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)

Responses

Be accountable.
Be accountable.

Minimize harm.
Minimize harm.

Act independently.
Act independently.

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

1 answer

The journalist violates the principle of "Seek truth and report on it." By accepting money to exclude information about a candidate's tax fraud, the journalist compromises their obligation to report the truth and provide accurate information to the public.