Raw tapes show journalists coaching responses from women making #MeToo allegations
Quote:Reporters in Australia are being accused of engaging in egregious journalistic malpractice after newly obtained footage allegedly shows them coaching answers from women making sexual assault allegations against Australian actor Craig McLachlan.
During the segment, Sky News host Chris Kenny said the clips offered viewers "a disturbing insight into the intent of that journalism" behind the apparent hit job on McLachlan, who was acquitted of charges last year.
In the first clip, journalists can be heard encouraging an accuser to use the word "predatory." Then in a second clip, one reporter speaks up to say, "I don't think we should be putting words in her mouth," but is ignored as the producers proceed to coach the accuser in multiple takes.
Later in the video, Sky News plays a clip of someone who is reportedly a senior journalist with Fairfax Media admitted that, "ultimately, we want [McLachlan] out of that job."