Cameraman Incident Roils Australia
An Australian network television reporter chased down a father and son leaving a courthouse appearance, refusing their repeated requests to leave them alone and eventually calling one of them a "fucking terrorist." Because they were Muslim, of course. The incident has caused a national outcry about journalistic ethics. The son had been accused of inciting a bar fight, but he was later cleared of the charges. Below, Australia's somber Media Watch program covers the story. Wait for the son's meltdown when he finally confronts the cameraman, who has since been fired. Outraged Aussie commenters weigh in at the above link.
Labels: Australia, journalism, religion, television