Menacing Behaviour Must Not Silence Journalists The case of David Scholes, a Melbourne man who threatened investigative journalist Nick McKenzie on Christmas Eve, is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who uncover corruption and wrongdoing.
This incident was not an isolated event but rather one symptom of a broader pattern of intimidation aimed at silencing journalists. Scholes' menacing phone call was made in the context of his own personal struggles.
At the time, he had lost his job due to the collapse of MA Services Group, a company embroiled in allegations of tax evasion and sexual harassment.