In the aftermath of the shootings in Aurora CO, ABC reporter Brian Ross falsely reported that James Holmes was affiliated with the Colorado Tea Party.
There is someone named Jim Holmes who is a member, but not the alleged shooter. Ross and ABC News knowingly put false information on the air to further its liberal agenda and support for President Obama's campaign. Ross later apologized on the air for the mistake.
Speaking to the Television Critics Association ABC News president Ben Sherwood said, ""We put something on the air that we did not know to be true."
Sherwood also said that Ross has neither been suspended or fired for the "mistake", but Sherwood has had a ""serious and stern conversation with him."
This is not the first time ABC News has aired false information during a crisis. In the aftermath of the Reagan assassination attempt, ABC reported that Regan aide James Brady had died. An incorrect story with an apology later and no repercussions to ABC News staff.
It seems that getting it on the air first is more important at ABC News than getting it right.
Mre from Broadcasting & Cable
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