I haven't really noticed anyone attack McMurphy yet.
He's the only journalist involved to only report entirely on documents, many never-before reported, and none of them anonymously.
Plus, the trashiness of this latest news isn't on the reporter but on Zach Smith. And the details are sadly relevant because they go to character.
Also: The conversation can't become any trashier than Zach's behavior. He and only he defined that limit.