60 Minutes refused to broadcast a damaging interview with a former Philip Morris executive because CBS was threatened with legal action by the tobacco company.This is an example of the use of:

A) advertising
B) sourcing
C) flak
D) negative journalism
E) negative advertising

60 Minutes

A long-running American television news magazine program known for its investigative journalism and in-depth news reporting.

Philip Morris

Philip Morris is a multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company, known for its involvement in the production and marketing of tobacco products.

Flak

Criticism or backlash, often from the public or media, against a particular action, policy, or person.