Fox News fucks over family

WickedTemptress · 08-26-2005

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050825/...bi_probe_house

LA HABRA, Calif. - A couple whose home was wrongly identified on national television as belonging to an Islamic radical has faced harassment, and police are providing special protection.

After the report ran on Fox News on Aug. 7, people have shouted profanities at Randy and Ronnell Vorick and spray-painted "terrorist" (spelling it "terrist") on their property.

"I'm scared to go to work and leave my kids home. I call them every 30 minutes to make sure they're OK," Randy Vorick said.
John Loftus, a former federal prosecutor who appears on the Fox News segment "Inside Scoop with John Loftus," gave out the house address during the broadcast.

He said the home belonged to Iyad Hilal, whose group, Loftus said, has ties to those responsible for the July 7 bombings in London. But Hilal moved out of the house about three years ago.

Police have patrolled their house since the day after the broadcast and now have a squad car across the street. Police Capt. John Rees said the department was "giving special attention to the family to make sure they're safe."

The couple sought a public apology and correction.

"John Loftus has been reprimanded for his careless error, and we sincerely apologize to the family," said Fox spokeswoman Irena Brigante.

Loftus also apologized and told the Los Angeles Times last week that "mistakes happen. ... That was the best information we had at the time."

The FBI has launched an inquiry into the activities of Hilal, a grocery store owner who is allegedly the U.S. leader of Hizb ut-Tahrir, which has been banned in parts of Europe and the Middle East.
Hilal, 56, is apparently not suspected of any terrorist acts, but FBI terrorism investigators want to know more about his and the group's activities.

MorganGrayson · 08-26-2005

Those *idiots*!!!!
The "best information they had" was a THREE-YEAR-OLD address that they obviously didn't double check????

I rarely think this way but...I hope that family sues and wins big bucks.

The story did make me think of something:

During the Iran hostage crisis, my brother-in-law's family received numerous phone threats by people who had seen his "Middle Eastern name" in the phone book and called to say nasty things about "Arabs."

Well...it *is* a "Middle Eastern name."

However...it is also a Jewish Israeli name.

Talk about "dialing a wrong number."

TheEnforcer · 08-26-2005

What a bunch of dumb fucks. The best they canb do is say "I'm sorry".. wjhat a crock.

WickedTemptress · 08-26-2005

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Originally Posted by TheEnforcer

What a bunch of dumb fucks. The best they canb do is say "I'm sorry".. wjhat a crock.

Yeah... "Mistakes happen" sorry you can't feel safe in your own home now and that you have to constantly worry about your kids safety and your own...

Idiots...

sarettah · 08-26-2005

Sounds to me like they are emulating their favorite white house residents...

08-26-2005	#1
WickedTemptress Members Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 251	Fox News fucks over family http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050825/...bi_probe_house LA HABRA, Calif. - A couple whose home was wrongly identified on national television as belonging to an Islamic radical has faced harassment, and police are providing special protection. After the report ran on Fox News on Aug. 7, people have shouted profanities at Randy and Ronnell Vorick and spray-painted "terrorist" (spelling it "terrist") on their property. "I'm scared to go to work and leave my kids home. I call them every 30 minutes to make sure they're OK," Randy Vorick said. John Loftus, a former federal prosecutor who appears on the Fox News segment "Inside Scoop with John Loftus," gave out the house address during the broadcast. He said the home belonged to Iyad Hilal, whose group, Loftus said, has ties to those responsible for the July 7 bombings in London. But Hilal moved out of the house about three years ago. Police have patrolled their house since the day after the broadcast and now have a squad car across the street. Police Capt. John Rees said the department was "giving special attention to the family to make sure they're safe." The couple sought a public apology and correction. "John Loftus has been reprimanded for his careless error, and we sincerely apologize to the family," said Fox spokeswoman Irena Brigante. Loftus also apologized and told the Los Angeles Times last week that "mistakes happen. ... That was the best information we had at the time." The FBI has launched an inquiry into the activities of Hilal, a grocery store owner who is allegedly the U.S. leader of Hizb ut-Tahrir, which has been banned in parts of Europe and the Middle East. Hilal, 56, is apparently not suspected of any terrorist acts, but FBI terrorism investigators want to know more about his and the group's activities. __________________ -Wicked Temptress Crypt Cash: Where your checks last longer than you will! Written Temptations: Want your surfers to whip out the plastic?

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MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: Fox News fucks over family Those idiots!!!! The "best information they had" was a THREE-YEAR-OLD address that they obviously didn't double check???? I rarely think this way but...I hope that family sues and wins big bucks. The story did make me think of something: During the Iran hostage crisis, my brother-in-law's family received numerous phone threats by people who had seen his "Middle Eastern name" in the phone book and called to say nasty things about "Arabs." Well...it is a "Middle Eastern name." However...it is also a Jewish Israeli name. Talk about "dialing a wrong number."

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