A report revealing communications that led to an erroneous story from the Associated Press suggest the reporter who was fired was not the only one responsible.
Leaked internal communications from thereveal what led to its erroneous reporting that could have escalated an already intense global conflict.
Communications from the workplace messaging platform Slack obtained by Semafor are leaving critics to suggest that LaPorta is not solely responsible for the publishing of the false report. AP deputy European news editor Zeina Karam signed off on the reporting, writing in the Slack"Yes should be ok I see source vetted by @rnixon." The AP sent out an alert under 10 minutes from LaPorta's first message.
In response to Fox News' inquiry about Semafor's report, a spokesperson for the AP said"The rigorous editorial standards and practices of The Associated Press are critical to AP’s mission as an independent news organization. To ensure our reporting is accurate, fair and fact-based, we abide by and enforce these standards, including around the use of anonymous sources."
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