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As reported by Fresnoland, campaign finance documents show that Alex Tavlian, the executive editor of the SJV Sun, has financial ties to the officer who filed a complaint about Balderrama’s affair.

Vincent said the very concept of a written legal agreement between a source and journalist is problematic because it compromises the journalist’s independence in serving the public’s interest first.

“It's basically downright unethical,” Vincent said. 

Subbu Vincent, director, media and journalism ethics, quoted by Fresnoland.