Editorial Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
Criminal Talk is committed to providing accurate, fair, and responsible crime news coverage. This editorial policy outlines the principles and standards that guide our journalism.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or other commercial interests. We maintain a strict separation between our editorial content and any business operations. Our journalists have full editorial freedom to pursue stories based on their news value and public interest.
Accuracy and Verification
We are committed to accuracy in all our reporting. Before publication, we verify information through multiple reliable sources. We clearly distinguish between confirmed facts and allegations or claims. When we report on criminal cases, we accurately represent the current status of proceedings and avoid language that presumes guilt before conviction.
Source Attribution
We attribute information to its sources and strive for transparency in our reporting. When using anonymous sources, we do so only when the information is newsworthy and cannot be obtained on the record, and we explain to readers why anonymity was granted. We aggregate content from trusted news sources and always provide proper attribution.
Fairness and Balance
We strive to present multiple perspectives on complex issues and give subjects of our coverage an opportunity to respond to allegations. We avoid stereotyping and treat all individuals with dignity, regardless of their involvement in the criminal justice system.
Privacy and Sensitivity
We respect the privacy of crime victims and their families. We do not identify victims of sexual assault or domestic violence without their explicit consent. We exercise caution when reporting on minors and consider the long-term impact of our coverage on individuals.
Corrections
When we make errors, we correct them promptly and transparently. Corrections are clearly labeled and visible to readers. For significant corrections, we note what was changed and why. See our full Corrections Policy.
Conflict of Interest
Our journalists disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their coverage. Staff members do not cover stories in which they have a personal or financial interest.
For questions about our editorial policy, please contact us.