The reporter is primarily following the principle of B) seek truth and report on it. This principle emphasizes the importance of accuracy and honesty in journalism, and correcting a previously reported story aligns with the commitment to uncovering and reporting the truth. Additionally, the act of issuing a correction and apology also reflects a sense of accountability, but the primary ethical principle at play in this scenario is the pursuit of truth.
A reporter finds that a story uncovering a political scandal about a political candidate was not accurate. Based on additional reporting they was no real scandal . the reporter goes to their supervisor, and the newsstation releases a statement of correction and apology, which principle of ethical journalism is this reporter following? A) be acountable B) seel truth and report on it C) minimize harm D) act independently
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