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How to handle crucial information obtained off the record

The interview I did last week was off the record but the information would break open a major story and I am tempted to find another way to report it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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You have information that could break a huge story, but you promised the source you wouldn't use it.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.