“Media Azi” Show, 55th Edition: Information Leaks in Braguta Case – An Attempt to Clear Up Police?

The case of Andrei Braguta, a young man who died under suspicious detention circumstances, caused a dispute on journalistic ethics, as well. It happened after several media broadcasted an exclusive video of the man’s arrest. Some media experts qualified it as “controlled information leaks” intended to justify the conduct of governmental authorities.
The topic was discussed in the 55th edition of the “Media Azi” [Media Today] program by host Anastasia Nani and her guests – Petru Macovei, media expert and Director of the Independent Press Association, and Svetlana Maftei, reporter of Deschide.md.
Watch the program to hear the journalist explain how the video selectively edited by police appeared on Deschide.md and for what reason the editorial office decided to broadcast it.
Also find out what the main deontological issues relating to this case are and why media experts referred to this video as “controlled information leaks” intended to clear up police’s image.