Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather set a new low for news media in 2004 with his fraudulent “scoop” alleging then-President George W. Bush received preferential treatment in early 1970s when he served in the Air National Guard.

CBS’ careless and ultimately dishonest handling of the crudely forged Bush papers cost Rather his job. Far worse, the incident severely damaged the credibility of an industry that has long fought against claims it is politically biased in favor of one specific political party.