Corrections

Our Commitment

The Maricopa Meridian corrects its errors. Every one of them. Getting things wrong is an occupational hazard of daily journalism. Leaving them wrong is a choice — and not one we make. If we publish a name spelled incorrectly, a date that is off, a figure that doesn’t hold up, a characterization that is unfair, or a fact that cannot be supported, we correct it promptly and without qualification.

How to Report an Error

Readers who believe the Meridian has made a factual error are encouraged to contact the corrections desk directly. Include the headline or URL of the story, the specific error you believe was made, and any documentation or source that supports the correction. We review every submission.

Corrections desk
corrections@maricopameridian.com

How Corrections Are Reviewed

Correction requests are reviewed by an editor — not the reporter who wrote the original story. We verify the claim independently before making any change to published work. If we confirm an error, we correct it. If we cannot confirm it, we will tell you why. We do not remove accurate reporting in response to complaints from subjects of coverage.

How Corrections Are Published

Corrections appear at the top of the corrected article, clearly labeled CORRECTION in bold, with the date the correction was made and a plain description of what changed and why. We do not bury corrections at the bottom of stories or append them without notice. The original error is preserved in the correction note so readers understand what was wrong. Corrections are permanent. We do not delete them.

What We Do Not Do

We do not unpublish accurate stories because a subject finds them unflattering. We do not alter quotes to soften them after publication. We do not remove names from crime coverage retroactively except in the limited circumstances defined in our Editorial Standards. We do not issue corrections under pressure from advertisers, political figures or legal threats alone. A correction is a factual matter, not a negotiation.

Editor’s Notes and Updates

A correction fixes a factual error. An editor’s note addresses context, clarification or material added after publication that does not replace an error but adds to the record. Updates — marked with the date — reflect new developments in an ongoing story. All three are labeled distinctly. None of them is used to quietly rewrite history.