
Sun crime reporter Anthony France said he was not concerned when he learned that a paid source was "in all probability" a police officer.
He said getting the information verified was the important part of his job, not questioning the source.
France is standing trial at the Old Bailey charged with aiding and abetting misconduct in public office after The Sun paid PC Tim Edwards more than £22,000 for 38 stories.
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