A Tarnished Jewell May Help Journalists Shine

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I believe that we are entering a new era in the world of

journalism. Not that it was bad before, but as with most

professions, the goal for journalists is to just keep getting

better.

The coverage of Richard Jewell, the man who was cleared of any

criminal role in the bombing at Centennial Olympic Park in

Atlanta, sets a stunning example of why fast is not always best

when it comes to responsible journalism.

In fact, Steve Geimann" president of the Society of

Professional Journalists, has been outwardly critical of the

Jewell case.

"In this case, many reporters and editors …