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NYT Admits Errors in Reporting on ACORN Controversy
The New York Times, meanwhile, has admitted to making errors in its reporting on the ACORN scandal. Public Editor Clark Hoyt says the New York Times mistakenly reinforced some of the falsehoods of the right-wing activists who tried to discredit ACORN with the undercover video. Hoyt says the right-wing activists falsely gave the impression they were dressed in outlandish costumes when they visited ACORN offices. He also said video transcripts contradict claims that ACORN staffers appeared to endorse talk of using underage girls as prostitutes. Instead, ACORN staffers appeared to believe they were discussing a plan to protect the girls from an abusive pimp. Hoyt issued his findings in response to a complaint from the group Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting.
The New York Times, meanwhile, has admitted to making errors in its reporting on the ACORN scandal. Public Editor Clark Hoyt says the New York Times mistakenly reinforced some of the falsehoods of the right-wing activists who tried to discredit ACORN with the undercover video. Hoyt says the right-wing activists falsely gave the impression they were dressed in outlandish costumes when they visited ACORN offices. He also said video transcripts contradict claims that ACORN staffers appeared to endorse talk of using underage girls as prostitutes. Instead, ACORN staffers appeared to believe they were discussing a plan to protect the girls from an abusive pimp. Hoyt issued his findings in response to a complaint from the group Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting.