What circumstances might keep a journalist from publishing a true news story?

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Responses

The president can order that a story not be published if it involves his or her personal life.
The president can order that a story not be published if it involves his or her personal life.

Stories about bills that are still being debated in Congress are illegal.
Stories about bills that are still being debated in Congress are illegal.

Government officials can sue reporters that release stories that hurt their chances of being reelected.
Government officials can sue reporters that release stories that hurt their chances of being reelected.

A journalist might choose not to publish a story for personal or national security reasons.

A journalist may also choose not to publish a true news story if it puts a source, witness, or informant at risk of harm. Additionally, media organizations may decide not to publish a story if it could jeopardize ongoing investigations or if the information is unverified or unreliable. Pressure from advertisers, sponsors, or corporate owners could also influence a journalist's decision to withhold a story.