Covering the Sniper AttacksPEJ has compiled press criticism on the Beltway sniper attacks that left ten people dead during three weeks in October 2002. October 28 D.C. sniper story still 'has legs' despite footsore reporters Publishers avoid D.C. sniper story October 25 Sniper surrounded on all sides by psychobabble The leak that sank the suspects Media's embarassing excesses "Cable networks have reached a new low" Cable's focus on sniper helped the authorities, but also drew harsh critics Moose, Bozo, and the media October 24 Critics love to hate--and watch--TV's blanket coverage Did on-the-spot coverage put lawmen on the spot? Poll finds appetite for sniper coverage Like the sniper, story seems unstoppable Newspaper editors criticize TV sniper coverage Do analysts help or hurt? October 23 TV news feels its way in dark times In a jam: Traffic reporters sit on news Networks juggle speculation and facts Amid shootings, pundits set sights on the inquiry Nets scramble for clues, clarity October 22 News nets spark with sniper coverage Moose should speak more directly to public Using news media as a conduit has worked, some officers say TV puts its mark on sniper story; Promos pump stations' continuing coverage Fox reporter defends appeal to 'Son of Sam' for sniper help Son of Sam weighs in as sniper story hits wall October 21 Richmond paper makes sniper news On-the-spot news: Media carries the message to sniper Hunt for a Killer creates a new kind of reality TV Local papers join in sniper hunt October 18 Pundits worry about sniper pundits on CNN, Fox In the sniper case it's Moose against the herd Rookie is lead reporter on sniper story October 17 Police, press must recognize boundaries in sniper case Walsh eager to join hunt for D.C. sniper Media playing a role in sniper case When crime coverage gets in the way of crime-solving Lack of news doesn't deter coverage On the firing line: Sniper story tough for news execs Story unravels in light of Va. killing October 15 Media feeding the fear Media walk careful line in sniper case October 10 News media criticized for showing police hand |
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