TV Station Takes Four-Year-Old Child’s Quote Out of Context
A Chicago television station is being blasted by civil rights leaders and news media professionals for airing edited video of a 4-year-old boy that took his statements out of context, violating the basics of journalism ethics.The Maynard Institute published a story on July 21 detailing how Chicago CBS station WBBM ran a story about the June 29 shooting of two teenagers in the Park Manor neighborhood.
A freelance photographer interviewed the youngster about whether the shooting frightened him. The station aired the portion of the interview in which the boy responded by saying he was not afraid and wanted his own gun.
However, it failed to air the portion of the child’s quote in which he said he wanted a gun because he planned to be a police officer.
READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE- MAYNARD INSTITUTE
1 comment:
Why hasn't anyone called the media out for cropping the photo of the 13 year-old who was shot by police that shows him holding a blunt and flashing gang signs?
Isn't that violating the basics or journalism ethics?
Editing the story to fit your slant?
I am a Chicago copper, and I also have a degree in journalsim.
My journalism professor must be rolling in his grave!
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