Not only did Chavez try to conceal the truth, but allegedly also tried to convince her neighbors to support her version of the story about the woman. Somehow, it seems difficult to view Chavez as a victim. No double standard was applied here. She misrepresented the truth and got caught. Chavez criticized the news media and her political opponents for turning her act of compassion for a person in need, into an illegal act.
Journalists are natural skeptics.
It shouldn't be a personal affront when a journalist checks out a fact, rather the reporter is verifying a statement. If it is the truth, then the facts have been verified. The problem arises when the truth isn't really the truth. That's not something that can be blamed on a journalist. No one did this to Chavez.