Postmedia Statement in Support of David Pugliese
Statement from听Duncan Clark,听Chief Content Officer,听Postmedia:听
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David Pugliese is a highly valued and esteemed member of the听Ottawa Citizen听and Postmedia team.听听
Recent reporting linking David to a military intelligence investigation has once again brought attention to unverified allegations that are false and intended to discredit his investigative work. The documents tied to these allegations have been independently discredited by multiple major media organizations.
We believe it is the essential role of journalists to hold those in power to account and view these allegations as a broader attack on the independence of the press. We stand firmly behind David and maintain complete confidence in his integrity and work. At no point have we been approached by any intelligence or law enforcement agency concerning David.
David has a distinguished career, recognized by multiple National Newspaper Awards and a lifetime achievement award by the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom in 2020.
He will continue his vital reporting on military issues for the Ottawa Citizen with our full support.
You鈥檙e encouraged to read David Pugliese鈥檚 reporting on this matter. Stay tuned for more reporting on this issue in the New Year.
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