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controversies. The New York Times has been involved in many controversies since its foundation in 1851. It is one of the largest newspapers in the United States and the world, [1] and is considered to have worldwide influence and readership. [2] [3] It has been accused of antisemitism, [4] [5] bias, [6] [7] [8] and playing a notable role in ...
John Connally (R-TX) was accused of accepting a $10,000 bribe (Milk Money scandal). He was acquitted. (1975) Richard Tonry (D-LA) pleaded guilty to receiving illegal campaign contributions. Koreagate scandal involving alleged bribery of more than 30 members of Congress by the South Korean government represented by Tongsun Park.
Scandals implicating political figures or governments of the UK, often reported in the mass media, have long had repercussions for their popularity. Issues in political scandals have included alleged or proven financial and sexual matters, [1] or various other allegations or actions taken by politicians that led to controversy.
M. Madonna on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1994. Marilyn Manson–Columbine High School massacre controversy. Killing of Trayvon Martin. John McCain lobbyist controversy. Media and American adolescent sexuality. Merchants of Truth. Michael Richards racial rant controversy. 2020 Minneapolis false rumors riot.
Beginning in 1997, the New England media exposed criminal actions by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials tied to Bulger. The revelation caused great embarrassment to the FBI. In 2002, Special Agent John J Connolly was convicted of federal racketeering charges for helping Bulger avoid arrest. In 2008, Special Agent Connolly ...
These scandals shift public focus and scrutiny onto the media itself. Because credibility is journalism's main currency, many news agencies and mass media outlets have strict codes of conduct and enforce them, and use several layers of editorial oversight to catch problems before stories are distributed.
Chappaquiddick. Late in the evening on July 18, 1969, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy’s car went off a bridge on the tiny island of Chappaquiddick, near Martha’s Vineyard, landing upside ...
There have been a number of scandals in British journalism during the 21st century, both in printed publications and in broadcast media. The publicised scandals include faking information, and suppressing information, as well as gaining illegal access to private data.