Did a local reporter and television anchor violate journalistic ethics in yesterday’s report on Terri’s “tactics” relating to a 14-year-old whose baby was aborted this week? Consider the evidence below.
I first learned of Channel 17’s interest in this case on Wednesday morning, when I received a phone call from Mike Trihey, Assistant News Director of KGET TV-17. I was surprised to hear from Channel 17, because they have ignored 40 Days for Life until now, but I know from past experience that Mike will contact us whenever something happens that has the potential to harm our ministry efforts. (Usually when Mike learns the truth from us, Channel 17 quickly drops the story, apparently because something that doesn’t make us look bad isn’t worth pursuing.) Continue reading →