Who is a jounalist responsible to, they're employer or the viewing public?

I also need particular examples of when news has been withheld for the good of the public or vice-versa for profit/ratings.

if you can help then thanks :-)

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Just some sources of info, maybe ideas, i have to do an in-class essay and im having a bit of trouble locating information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalist

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism

These may help.

=)