Media Nation links to the New Haven Independent’s coverage of the Annie Le murder, noting that the news site refrained from naming the suspect, Raymond Clark, until he had been formally charged. The Independent links back to Media Nation’s commentary on said decision and asks its readers to comment.
Tags: ethics, journalism, New Haven Independent
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I think Paul Bass clearly stayed within the boundaries of good journalism. Had he published the name earlier, was within a safe boundary to preserve the integrity of the publication. It is just that in my view, his style is to attempt to take what he thinks is the higher, more dignified, thoughtful role.
It’s meta and it serves this purpose: We’re being talked about. What do you think?