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Defamation proceedings

The legal process of defamation cases, including the use of testimonial evidence and witness testimony

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Jan 12, 2026
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How do mainstream newsrooms verify survivor testimony in high-profile abuse allegations?

Mainstream newsrooms verify survivor testimony by combining ethical interviewing practices, corroboration with independent evidence, consultation with advocates and experts, and careful editorial over...

Jan 13, 2026

What standards and practices should journalists follow when publishing unredacted survivor testimony on platforms like Substack?

Publishing unredacted survivor testimony on independent platforms requires balancing truth-telling and public interest with ethical duty to minimize harm: journalists must obtain informed consent, ver...