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A French organisation, Mediapart, has condemned ONE News for allegedly manipulating one of its articles to attack a Times of Malta journalist. Mediapart, a respected French investigative journalism outlet, stated that its article should not be used as a tool to attack journalists, and that ONE News’ actions were unacceptable.
Mediapart’s article in question was published as part of an investigative series on the activities of a Maltese businessman. However, ONE News allegedly took excerpts from the article out of context and used them to launch a personal attack on a Times of Malta journalist. Mediapart has strongly condemned this manipulation, stating that it is unacceptable to use their work to attack journalists in this way.
The incident highlights the importance of responsible journalism and the need for media outlets to respect the integrity of others’ work. Mediapart’s article was a serious piece of investigative journalism, and it is disappointing that ONE News chose to manipulate it for their own purposes. The attack on the Times of Malta journalist is also concerning, as it appears to be an attempt to intimidate and silence them.
The condemnation from Mediapart is a strong statement in support of journalistic integrity and the importance of respecting the work of others. It is essential that media outlets maintain high standards of journalism and avoid manipulating or distorting the work of others for their own purposes. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible journalism and the need for media outlets to prioritize accuracy, fairness, and respect for others’ work.
The incident also raises questions about the state of media in Malta and the need for greater accountability and transparency in the industry. The manipulation of Mediapart’s article and the attack on the Times of Malta journalist are concerning incidents that highlight the need for greater scrutiny and regulation of the media industry in Malta.
