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‘Sleazeball’ move by local TV station
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Jul. 27, 2010 12:02 am
Tonight (July 22), I mistakenly tuned in to a local television station newscast and was treated to another in a series of poor-taste news stories.
We got to see the grieving family of an unfortunate young suicide victim as they received the dreaded news. Most responsible news organizations do not even report on suicides out of respect for the victim and family. However, KGAN Channel 2 felt it was necessary to sneak up on the family with a camera crew at a time like this.
Where do I send the nomination for “Sleazeball Hall of Fame” award?
Ervin Root
Atkins
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