He quoted an expert as saying it was “highly likely” that people aligned with antifa may have been part of the violence at the U.S. Capitol.
KSTP has partly retracted a story it aired on this week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol that included claims about the involvement of anti-fascist groups.
“On Wednesday night, we broadcast a report focusing on the initial questions of security measures at the U.S. Capitol,” the local ABC affiliate said in a statement that was read during its evening newscasts Thursday. “At the end of that story from reporter Jay Kolls, he quoted Michael Rozin, a recognized security expert, who stated that it was ‘highly likely’ that people who aligned with the antifa group may have been part of instigating the violence at the Capitol. After further review, Mr. Rozin acknowledges his claim was speculative.”
KSTP went on to say that the story did not meet the station’s editorial standards. It pledged to “do better moving forward.” Continue reading.