Graphic Charlie Kirk video spread fast, showing medias fading grip
News Source : Associated Press
News Summary
- Traditional news outlets were cautious in their coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- But if people wanted to see graphic evidence of what happened to him, it was easily available online.
- Gory video of the shooting was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed.
- YouTube said it was removing “some graphic content” related to the event if it doesn’t provide sufficient context, and restricting videos so they could not be seen by users under age 18 or those who are not signed in.
They were careful with the explicit imagery as usual. But did it make any difference?Traditional news organizations were cautious in their midafternoon coverage of Charlie Kirks assassination Wedne [+5136 chars]