Nothing But The Truth: Would you have revealed the source? Why?

While I would hope that I would not have revealed the source as well, I'm honestly not sure if could with all of the legal and family pressures. For journalists, your livelihood relies on your ability to maintain a good reputation by following an ethical journalist code. For example, when a source tells you something in confidence, then you must assure them that their identity will remain secret. Otherwise, it would damage your career due to the fact no one will trust you again.

 However, in Rachael Armstrong's case, the way she obtained her information to begin with was slightly unethical. Since her initial source was a child and the information would dramatically effect the little girl's family, Rachael Armstrong should have done everything to ensure that it would not be necessary to trace it back to her. She should have been honest with her editors and even the girl's mother to avoid the events that occurred.