investigative journalism
How do investigative journalism gather informations ?
through interviews, obtaining relevant documents and conducting undercover operations.
What are the Pentagon papers ?
classified Department of Defense study on U.S involvement in the Vietnam War
when did the Watergate scandal start ?
in 1972
Give two example of whistle-blower :
Daniel Ellsberg, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
what is his job/activity ?
he is a journalist and a cyber activist
What risks do investigative journalists face when they reveal hiddens informations ?
threats, harassments and a potential arrestment
Who leaked the Pentagon Papers?
Daniel Ellsberg, a former military analyst.
What is the Wategate scandal ?
It was a political scandal in the US in the 1970s
When did whistle-blowing became famous ?
in the 19th century around the 70's
what did he found (create) ?
wikileaks
What are the commons subjects covered in investigative journalism ?
Corruption, politics, criminal activity and humans rights violations.
What did the Pentagon Papers reveal?
The Papers revealed that the U.S. government had lied to the public about the progress of the war and U.S. involvement in it.
Who was involved in the Watergate scandal?
President Richard Nixon and members of his administration.
What is the purpose of whistle-blowing?
The purpose of whistle-blowing is to bring attention to and correct actions or activities that are harmful to the public or the organization.
what is the goal of his creation ?
it permit to publish leaks obtain from anonyms
Give a definition of investigative journalism :
uncovering hiddens informations through research and investigation
What was the impact of the leak?
The leak led to increased public skepticism of the government's actions in Vietnam and contributed to the end of the war.
What were the outcomes of the Watergate scandal?
Nixon resigned from office and several of his advisors were convicted of crimes.
What is a whistle-blower?
A whistle-blower is a person who exposes illegal, immoral, or illegitimate practices within an organization.
why did Assange become famous ?
thanks to his creation and the leaks he publish about the Irak war
Why is investigative journalism often considered as controversial ?
It often reveals corruption and misconduct within powerful individuals or organizations
What was the legal outcome for the leaker?
Ellsberg was charged with conspiracy, espionage, and theft of government property, but the charges were eventually dismissed due to misconduct by the government during the trial.
Who uncovered the Watergate scandal?
The Washington Post and two of its reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
Are there laws to protect whistle-blowers?
Yes, there are laws in many countries to protect whistle-blowers from retaliation, such as the Whistleblower Protection Act in the United States.
What did he become ?
he had been arrest in the United Kingdom and is now in the now going to the USA to do many years in jail