The sports scandal scoop that almost destroyed me
In 1998 Finnish journalist Johanna Aatsalo published a story that made her a hate figure
Lives Less Ordinary · BBC World Service
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In 1998 Finnish journalist Johanna Aatsalo uncovered a huge news story: a member of the much-revered Finnish cross-country ski team had taken banned substances. After six months' intense investigation Johanna published her findings, and within just a few hours the backlash began. Johanna even received death threats. Because she wouldn't reveal her sources she was also taken to court and found guilty of defamation, but Johanna didn’t give up. Instead, she started a fight that would continue for the next 14 years.
Presenter: Helena Merriman Producers: Emilia Jansson and Andrea Kennedy
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