RIGHT-WING POWERLINE BLOG MISLEADS READERS ABOUT IMPRISONED IRAQI ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTER.
"Normally it wouldn't be news that right-wing Powerline Blog is misleading readers, but this is an important story.H/T CounterColumn
The Associated Press has now announced that the U.S. military has been holding an AP photographer, Iraqi citizen Bilal Hussein, in captivity for five months. The AP's story on this quotes a top military official who says Hussein is being held because he has "close relationships" with insurgents and is "afforded access to insurgent activities outside the normal scope afforded to journalists conducting legitimate activities." But the AP complains that the charges are vague and backed up with no evidence, and claims the military has never filed charges or allowed a public hearing."
The Horse's Mouth
I tend to agree with the AP that, either charge the guy with something, or let him go. Reporting the news per say is not a crime, even if you get to report the bad news.
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