When a journalist lies a punishment is in order, but what the punishment is is yet to be decided. Although publishing false information may not seem that important it is. When a journalist releases an article the public trusts that the article is factual, if the article is not true than the journalist is releasing false potentially important information. The repercussions for releasing untrue information should result in a fine and community service depending on the severity of the crime. Jail time would not accomplish anything due to the fact that the sentence would be minimal. If the ordeal becomes a well known issue and a movie or television show then the journalist who committed the crime should not profit from it due to their fraudulence. If they recieve any profit then the act of publishing false information becomes ok, and they are rewarded for the crime.
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