The Lawyer X scandal is a “clear and unambiguous demonstration” of the value of the Fourth Estate in exposing wrongdoing in society, according to Sky News host Peter Gleeson.
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“The next time somebody starts having a crack at the media, let them know you are appreciative that we live in an open and democratic society where the Fourth Estate exposes wrongdoing,” Mr Gleeson said. “Not a place like China, where TV anchors are detained on opaque charges that we don’t even know about.” Image: Getty
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