CNN's 'prisoner' from Syrian facility was torturer for Assad regime: Local fact-checker
CNN's reputation took a major hit after the network’s dramatic story of freeing a Syrian prisoner unraveled, revealing the man as a notorious Assad-regime torturer. The embarrassing oversight not only sparked ridicule on social media but also intensified growing concerns about mainstream media’s credibility amid accusations of prioritizing spectacle over fact-checking.
CNN's reputation took a major hit after the network’s dramatic story of freeing a Syrian prisoner unraveled, revealing the man as a notorious Assad-regime torturer. The embarrassing oversight not only sparked ridicule on social media but also intensified growing concerns about mainstream media’s credibility amid accusations of prioritizing spectacle over fact-checking. What's Your Reaction?
