[duality]

Interesting. So they're reporting on a competitor and are known to try to move markets with their stories. Is there oversight? Since I have no legal training I ask naively, do protections for journalism cover a situation where reporters aim to influence and persuade (like editorials) rather than provide "just the facts?"

[empath75]

Given that the newspapers at the founding of the republic were nakedly partisan and biased and the founders were well aware of it, yes, the first amendment protects journalists who produce biased bullshit.

You can only be prosecuted for slander and libel, and there is a high bar to prove it.

[ekianjo]

How about SuperMicro? Unproven accusations go unpunished?