Pointing a Finger at the Press

Financial reporters have been playing a significant role in hastening the demise of a number of companies. Should they be called to account?

Published Oct. 8 2008 1:49AM EDT

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With the Quasimodos of Wall Street hauled down from their corporate bell towers this week to Washington by a vengeful Congress and leering media, it may seem as though justice is finally being done.

Jim McCarthy

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Pointing a Finger at the Press

Financial reporters have been playing a significant role in hastening the demise of a number of companies. Should they be called to account?

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Jim McCarthy