Channel 9 denies chequebook journalism
March 4, 2010 |12:23 | Others By : Team X
Claire Murray's father Michael declined to be interviewed by the ABC this morning, saying he had an exclusive deal with the 60 Minutes program.
The WA Health Minister, Kim Hames has defended the family's right to sell their story despite receiving an interest free loan from the State Government. Dr Hames has offered the family of 24 year old Ms Murray an interest free loan of $250,000 so she can travel to Singapore for a live liver transplant.
"That money is going to be used to pay back interest free loan I guess is the point, and 60 Minutes has offered that money for an exclusive story which will help them pay off that amount of money, why wouldn't they take it when they've got to raise $250,000?" he said. A spokeswoman for Channel 9 says while a number of parties are understood to be negotiating with the family, 60 Minutes has not reached any agreement at this stage.
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