A reporter is charged with writing false news ?

Question

This would be just another day in the life -were it not for the fact that Paul Salopek ( formerly of the Chicago Tribune ) was also held on espionage charges , while on freelance assignment for National Gepgraphic .Apparently the Sudanese do not know writing false news is a way of life in our drive-by media . However ,I am surprised of the spy charges . I always admired the work of anyone involved with National Geographic .For his family's sake-let's hope this one is not true .

Was he a really a spy ? What does writing false news have to do with espionage ?

Answer 1

A charge of spying is a very common way for a country to handle a foreigner they don't like, who is not a solider. Who knows 10% of the time they may even be right. A charge of espionage is a common way for one country to stop a reporter from reporting on things that the country doesn’t want reported. Sudan is in turmoil with massive displacement, starvation, and ethnic cleansing. The government is weak and they don’t want to bring these weaknesses to light. The favorite way for communist countries to expel journalists that get to close to sensitive truths is to call them CIA agents.

As for National Geographic, they are a very reliable and respected organization. I am sure that they have checks and balances to verify what is reported. They do use freelance reporters though, with all the risks that entails.

Even great publishing icons like the New York Times have fallen victim to a reporter that made up their stories. Journalists are supposed to have ethics and their job requires a great deal of trust. When they abuse this trust or their ethics then they damage their reputation and the reputation of the service they work for. Such people are disgraced for life and can never find a reporting job again, no self respecting college or University will even employ them as teachers.

Yes some journalism is irresponsible; Jay Leno loves to pick on these tabloids. Also there are some reporters who have their own agenda, typically a liberal one. It is very hard to be objective when you are reporting on something as emotional as a war or conflict, especially while under fire. For the most part our journalists are fair and try to give balanced reports. Professional Journalists consider themselves part of the 4th estate, and one of their primary jobs is to bring the truth to light so the public can be informed and make proper political decisions. Tabloids are full of “drive-by journalism,” but organizations like Nation Geographic are not. If even one their reports is doubted then their entire Magazine’s History and the entire history of the National Geographic Channel are at risk. If they can’t be trusted then no one will buy their magazine or watch their channel; this will destroy the organization. The same can be said for any publishing group with professional standards, from Time Magazine to your local newspaper, right down to the supermarket freebie. If their reports aren’t trusted then people won’t read their work and advertisers will flee from them in droves.

If the Sudanese government is calling Paul Salopek a spy then I think he just might be doing his job, as a reporter, very well.

Answer 2

This would be just another day in the life -were it not for the fact that Paul Salopek ( formerly of the Chicago Tribune ) was also held on espionage charges , while on freelance assignment for National Gepgraphic .Apparently the Sudanese do not know writing false news is a way of life in our drive-by media . However ,I am surprised of the spy charges . I always admired the work of anyone involved with National Geographic .For his family's sake-let's hope this one is not true .

Answer 3

specific, go forward and sue. there's no asserting that the case would be gained although. The complainant on your unique count might have long previous back and altered her tale yet that does no longer recommend which you're harmless. fake allegations are made all of the time as are fake retractions. they might sense they have documents and because it truly is 2 years later and you're saying they are nonetheless conversing approximately you it would be something severe. i'm no longer asserting you have a case or no longer. i do no longer in all probability care. i'm basically asserting that the clicking will use any protection they particularly can so which you will might desire to be arranged for all of those arguments.

Answer 4

You honestly believe the Sudanese Government is capable of a fair assessment of the accuracy of news coverage from Darfur ?

Don't worry too much about the man's family having to deal with the shame. Worry about the man's family getting him home safely.

Answer 5

lol well i hope that you don't think that EVERY reporter out there is always telling the truth with no biased work.

ALL reporters lie for example THE NEW YORK TIMES with a whole bunch of BIASED CRAP thats a bunch of wasted money bought by hard working americans. (i hope)

Answer 6

In Sudan telling the truth is a crime.

Answer 7

life is rough as a reporter

Answer 8

What's your question?

Answer 9

What is your question, this is just a statement???!!!