For
It prevents rumors and panic.
Against
Live events are unpredictable and require fast reporting.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“You want to be first. You need to be accurate.”
“Can you guys actually verify something is news or propaganda before you start believing it please?”
“Low-stakes news, one solid confirmation is enough.”
“The person on the ground will feed info, pictures and quotes back to the newsdesk, where it can be published.”