Journalists resign from CNN after story retraction

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Journalists resign from CNN after story retraction

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CNN retracts a story on alleged ties between some Trump officials and a Russian bank, leading to the resignation of 3 of its journalists

MANILA, Philippines – Three journalists resigned from CNN on Monday, June 26,  after their involvement in a retracted report about the alleged link between some of US President Donald Trump’s officials to Russia.

The story in question was about the supposed US congressional probe into a billion-dollar Russian investment bank that has “ties to Trump officials.” It was first published Thursday, June 22.

The journalists who resigned were Thomas Frank, the writer; Eric Lichtblau, the editor; and Lex Haris, the executive editor of the CNN Investigates unit, under which the piece was produced.

In an internal investigation, the network said there was a breakdown in editorial processes during the publication of the article, CNNMoney reported.

The story was removed from CNN.com on Friday, June 23, with the network saying the piece “did not meet CNN’s editorial standards and has been retracted.”

The note also contained an apology to Trump transition team member Anthony Scaramucci, who was named in the piece. Scaramucci, in a tweet, accepted the apology, and said: “Everyone makes mistakes. Moving on.”

The story was not carried on the company’s television channels, but was shared online.

The incident comes as Trump continued his crticism against the network, amid controversies surrounding his months-old administration.

The US leader has repeatedly called CNN, along with other major news organizations, “fake news.” – Rappler.com

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