`` I know Indonesia 's corrupt and all that sort of stuff , but you know , she 's convicted , so why pay the money ? '' Australian TV networks are chasing an interview with drug trafficker Schapelle Corby . A tradition of checkbook journalism means she stands to earn a significant amount . A host for the network tipped to secure the interview has publicly criticized any payment . The ABC is also in talks about paying Corby, who was convicted last year on charges that included conspiracy and fraud over her role as Australia's first female governor from 2003 until 2007.
Australian TV networks are chasing an interview with drug trafficker Schapelle Corby . A tradition of checkbook journalism means she stands to earn a significant amount . A host for the network tipped to secure the interview has publicly criticized any payment . The ABC is also in talks about paying Corby, who was convicted last year on charges that included conspiracy and fraud over her role as Australia's first female governor from 2003 until 2007.