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Think Twice: Michael Jackson
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The Ethics of Checkbook Journalism
The interview with Michael Jackson's maid ran over two nights, starting on December 14, 1993. Francia was reportedly paid $20,000 for the interview. According to Diamond, it was common for Heart Copy and other tabloid TV outlets to pay sources as a matter of practice. "Everybody pays in some way or another," he says.
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