In order to procure an interview with Marco Rubio (R-FL), the Spanish-language network Univision dug up dirt on Rubio’s brother-in-law (a 24-year-old drug arrest) and threatened to run a piece on it unless Rubio agreed to appear on its program Al Punto. Rubio refused to play ball and Univision carried out its threat.
Univision’s action may well constitute criminal blackmail, depending on whether an appearance by Rubio is considered “something of value”. It is certainly considered unethical by all reputable media, and I’m setting the reputability bar very low.
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