Reuters Retracts Articles Over Ethics Concerns in Source Arrangement

The news agency withdrew stories after a journalist helped a source obtain a Masters golf pass, raising bias concerns.

Reuters retracted two articles related to doping after discovering a journalist assisted a source with obtaining a Masters golf pass.
The stories involved the World Anti-Doping Agency and its disputes with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
Reuters maintains the accuracy of the articles but acknowledged the ethical breach concerning source bias.
James Fitzgerald, WADA's media chief, denied any quid pro quo for the Masters pass, stating personal reasons for attendance.
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining ethical standards in journalism to avoid perceptions of bias.