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The interaction between reporters and law enforcement is complex. While Freedom of the Press allows journalists to share information, some commentators argue that alerting subjects of investigations can hinder justice. The discussion notably implies that if journalistic practices begin to support individuals in wrongdoing, they may cross a critical ethical line.
As highlighted in previous analogous operations, such as a federal operation in Aurora, only a small fraction of targets were apprehended, suggesting a possibility of futility in operations when leaked information allows subjects to evade the authorities.