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Mancie · 02-06-2006, 17:59

I agree totally with you, the phrases "from other sources" or "a source close to the family" are used to prevent legal action against reporters. I could ring up any newspaper and say I can name suspects in any investigation on the basis that I live in the same town.
Its is irresponsible because several times in the past prosecutions against guilty suspects have been halted because of the media reporting leaked information.

02-06-2006, 17:59	#2
Mancie God Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the corner Posts: 5,946 Liked: 3 times Rep Power: 10742	Re: press stupidity? I agree totally with you, the phrases "from other sources" or "a source close to the family" are used to prevent legal action against reporters. I could ring up any newspaper and say I can name suspects in any investigation on the basis that I live in the same town. Its is irresponsible because several times in the past prosecutions against guilty suspects have been halted because of the media reporting leaked information.