You don't see ABC News manning up about when they make a mistake. They just hope no one notices
Gawker.com
Toyota Demands Retraction and Apology From ABC News Over Manufacturer Death Ride
The team at Gawker.com writes about Toyotas request for a retraction and an apology regarding the ABC News cocked-up story by Brian Ross. The article provides the letter written by Toyota to ABC News president as well as the response from ABC News and a short review of the current status of the request.
Quotes from the story:
Toyota says Ross "singularly failed in his basic duty as a journalist to disclose material information about Professor Gilbert that would have directly influenced his credibility with the audience."
Brian Ross is not a good reporter. And he's been off the radar at a particularly sensitive timeRoss hasn't covered Toyota since the furor over his report erupted. An ABC News spokesman says he's in the midst of a "long-planned vacation," and that ABC is "in receipt of Toyota's letter. Our lawyers are looking at it, and we will respond."
