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Reporting on allegations and convictions

News organizations' standards for reporting on allegations, ethics findings, and criminal convictions

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Jan 18, 2026
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What forensic evidence has been entered into court filings so far in the Charlie Kirk prosecution?

Court filings and media reporting say prosecutors have relied on text messages, DNA evidence, a firearm tied by reporting to a family member’s rifle, and allegations that the defendant discarded cloth...

Jan 18, 2026

What are accepted journalistic best practices for verifying graphic allegations of organized abuse before publication?

Graphic allegations of organized abuse demand a stringent verification protocol: verify independently, protect survivors, meet legal reporting duties, and frame coverage responsibly to avoid harm or m...

Jan 16, 2026

What are the journalistic standards for reporting unverified survivor testimony that names public officials?

Reporting unverified survivor testimony that names public officials demands a strict balance: rigorous verification and corroboration before repeating allegations, and heightened protections for survi...

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