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Media Outlets Censor Tape of Kidnapped ReporterPosted on Jan 31, 2006
MSNBC: CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Jazeera aired a new videotape Monday of kidnapped U.S. journalist Jill Carroll, showing her wearing a headscarf and weeping as she purportedly appealed for the release of female Iraqi prisoners. The video is dated Saturday, two days after the U.S. military released five Iraqi women detainees. U.S. officials said the release had nothing to do with the kidnappers’ demands. | story —Posted by Blair Golson. Advertisement Previous item: Sen. Feingold Claims Gonzales Misled Him on Wiretaps Next item: Lawmakers Appear to Distance Selves From Lobbyists New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
By Kate, February 1, 2006 at 4:54 pm Link to this comment
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I’m a news producer and ran this footage in one of my shows this week… with sound… and we’re a CNN affiliate. They had it, with sound. What gives? I’m all for the principles on this site… but I don’t buy into everything I read, like the severity of media control in this situation, when I know for a fact it’s just not true.
Report thisBy Randy Nesbitt, February 1, 2006 at 3:58 am Link to this comment
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The gov’t does not want us to see this because it only reveals the fact they weren’t going to do anything to begin with to save her. She was doomed from the gitgo - 1) she’s female, 2) the more despicable acts “they” do, the more Bush can justify his illegal war and his own acts or terrorism
Report thisGet used to it folks. These people (I use this term loosely) have no compassion and no god but greed. They have proved this time and time again in every scenario that has confronted them. There is no reason to change as they hold all the strings.
My prayers are with Jill Carroll’s family. I am crying because it is such a waste. The emptiness and blackness and abandonment she must feel is visible in her eyes. To hear her voice would be heartbreaking.
By Russ Draper, January 31, 2006 at 12:12 pm Link to this comment
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It is upsetting: I’ll bet she has been suffering horrific acts…da boyz don’t like da ho’s anyway! Barbarity is rampant everywhere!
Report thisBy Ricardo Palacio, January 31, 2006 at 7:47 am Link to this comment
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Another example of another freedom going down the tubes. Our news is becoming more and more controlled. It is time to do something about this administration!
Report thisBy TomChicago, January 31, 2006 at 5:33 am Link to this comment
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It is shame, not pain, that editors are concerned with. The United States is humiliated by the kidnappings and their claims of success are undermined.
Report thisBy jilliann, January 31, 2006 at 4:09 am Link to this comment
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The video seems very drastic. Perhaps someone with lip reading abilities could clue us in?
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