O caso Klara Castanho pela narrativa de Leo Dias no Portal Metrópoles: o lugar da ética jornalística

Abstract

The analysis of the unethical use of journalism makes a extremely important role in contemporary society, considering the significant influence of the media in forming public opinion. An emblematic case seen in this study is the media coverage involving Klara Castanho, awakening the urgency to debate the ethical implications of using private information for journalistic purposes and the importance of respecting privacy. In this context, the objective of this research is to examine the ethical practices adopted by Leo Dias, journalist from Portal Metrópoles, in publicizing the Klara Castanho case. To achieve this purpose, articles published between May 2022 and March 2023 were analyzed, using Content Analysis (OLABUENAGA; ISPIZÚA, 1989), and considering theoretical discussions on journalistic ethics (CORNU, 1999; BUCCI, 2000), as well as the purpose of journalism (REGINATO, 2016). The results reveal a worrying lack of consideration for the right to privacy, especially in the case of actress Klara Castanho, whose personal life was publicly exposed. The analysis emphasizes the complex interaction between freedom of expression and the right to privacy and freedom of the press, emphasizing the emotional impacts of the invasion of privacy. The criticism of journalist Leo Dias and the condemnation by the Brazilian Press Association highlight the need for ethics in journalistic practice, highlighting the importance of balancing public information with respect for individual privacy. The search for sensationalist stories raises crucial ethical questions, calling for a reconsideration of journalistic practices to preserve integrity and public trust.