Broadcast journalist and lawyer Richard Sky has denied circulating claims about a supposed interview with his esteemed colleague, Bernard Avle, regarding Avle’s personal finances and income sources.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Sky strongly refuted the circulating transcript and reports, calling them complete fabrications aimed at misleading the public and generating unnecessary controversy.
He also dismissed any assertions suggesting that Avle has faced professional or personal consequences due to this fictional interview as entirely false.
“It has come to my attention that fabricated claims are circulating across various online platforms regarding an alleged interview I supposedly conducted with Bernard Avle. I have never conducted any interview with Bernard Avle—on television, radio, digital platforms, or any other medium—discussing his earnings, investments, or financial portfolio.”
“These claims appear to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation and damage professional reputations,” Sky stated.
As a journalist committed to upholding the highest standards of the profession, Sky implored media organisations, digital platforms, and the general public to exercise due diligence in verifying information before sharing or publishing such content.
He highlighted the dangers of deliberate misinformation and its potential to undermine honest public discourse.
“I maintain my steadfast commitment to ethical journalism and fact-based reporting. I reserve all rights to take appropriate legal action against any persons or entities responsible for the deliberate dissemination of these fabrications,” Sky said.
