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I scratch my head a little bit at the thought of newspapers reporting the identities of leakers.

Posted by ty97 Apr 13 '23, 09:12

I realize this person was a not a confidential source specifically or directly for NYT, but it seems to fly in the face of protecting sources regardless I think?

I dunno, just gut reaction.

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He's not a source. Presumably their sources have okayed them revealing the info. They have to be VERY sure, otherwise they risk libel charges. -- nm - Dark Callisto Apr 13, 09:38
I assume he’s already in custody and the Times got the okay from their contacts to do so. - spamlet Apr 13, 09:30
he wasn't leaking any of these docs to the press. wasn't a source for any reporter afaict. just his gamer bros who have been spilling their guts -- nm - hollywood big shot Apr 13, 09:19 2
- oh I know, it still feel a bit....something -- nm - ty97 Apr 13, 09:50
- Yup. Not even close to the same thing as a whistleblower or a CI. -- nm - Krusty Apr 13, 09:33

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I scratch my head a little bit at the thought of newspapers reporting the identities of leakers.

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