Which of the following scenarios demonstrates how journalism is the “Fourth Estate?”
A. A long-time anchor on a television news program retired with great admiration and respect because he maintained a high ethical standard.
B. When a tabloid ran a false story about a football player, he was able to sue it and receive a settlement for damages.
C. A radio talk show host was prohibited from broadcasting obscene and pornographic content during his daily broadcast.
D. A U.S. senator was unable to stop his local newspaper from printing a story that heavily criticized a bill he was trying to pass.
D. A U.S. senator was unable to stop his local newspaper from printing a story that heavily criticized a bill he was trying to pass.
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