CBS News report on ICE officer’s injuries drew ‘huge internal concern’
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- CBS News reported that the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good suffered internal bleeding, citing two anonymous US officials, a claim met with skepticism both internally and externally.
- The report, initially posted on X and followed by an article, faced criticism on social media for its sourcing and perceived alignment with the Trump administration’s narrative.
- Internal CBS staff expressed concern over the vague medical description of "internal bleeding," with some viewing the report as a possible leak intended to justify the shooting.
- CBS defended its editorial process, while other outlets like ABC, NBC, the New York Times, and Fox News also referenced the claim, though with varying levels of detail and confirmation.
- Since Bari Weiss became CBS News editor-in-chief,
