Eyewitness media has become a crucial part of how journalists report breaking news, allowing us unprecedented access to first-hand reports as events unfold.

In the recent terror attack at the office of the French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo, many of the early photos and videos emerged on Twitter and Instagram, posted by people nearby in pubs, offices and cafés. 

In this week’s podcast, Abigail Edge discusses about the ethical questions around sourcing, crediting and graphic imagery, with:

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