If a reporter receives an award for a story he later learns is a hoax should he return the award ?

Question

KEZI anchorman Rick Dancer received an award for his interview of a school bus driver in a sting operation. At the time the school bus driver was the states credible witness. After the indictments of 24 people she became the states confidential informant . Rick Dancer is now running for Secretary of State.

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Answer 1

A story doesn't become any less interesting or well written if it later transpires that it was false.

He should keep the prize.