http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/george-zimmerman-verdict-gives-new-twist-to-his-libel-suit-against-nbc-1200562075/
Libel: a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
- Zimmerman sues NBC for defamation
- States that NBC edited and manipulated 911 call
- Made Zimmerman appear like a racist
- NBC apologized beforehand; Vowed to defend themselves in court
- 2 reporters fired for editing 911 phone call
- Case still pending
My comments: When the incident of the year drew the nation in , I began following the story closely. I knew that this case was different and that it was going to be a media circus. There was the 911 phone call that immediately shocked and placed blame on Zimmerman. Instantly, many already appeared to place blame on the racist Zimmerman based on the 911 phone call. It also shocked everyone that when judgement day came, it was not to vindicate Trayvon but to find no fault on Zimmerman. From the get go, the media should not have edited the phone call and if they were going to edit it asked for permission and been up front about it.
The editing by NBC was unethical, but sometimes the media get away with just an apology. That might happen here. At least they fired the reporters.
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