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)

Question

• Act independently.
• Be accountable.
• Minimize harm.
• Seek truth and report on it.

Answer 1

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