An NBC News segment Friday morning on the attack against Paul Pelosi, by Miguel Almaguer, was taken down an editor’s note apologizing for the storyMeetings are not possible “NBC News reporting standards”Added to the online article.
“This piece has been removed from publication because it did not meet NBC News reporting standards,” the note reads on the article about Pelosi’s release from the hospital on Thursday night.
An individual who is knowledgeable about the situation will tell you. “The decision was made to remove the segment after it was determined, shortly after it aired, that the main source for the information was unreliable regarding the question of the circumstances that the police encountered when they arrived at the house, specifically what the police saw and how far the attacker was from the door.”
MediaiteThe video has been shared “The Today Show,” in which Almaguer’s reporting seemed to contradict reports from police and Pelosi himself about the assault by suspect David DePape, who has since been charged with attempted murder.
Almaguer, who has been with NBC since 2009, comments in the clip. “The 82-year-old did not immediately declare an emergency or tried to leave his home, but instead began walking several feet back into the foyer toward the assailant and away from police. It’s unclear if the 82-year-old was already injured or what his mental state was, say sources.”He also stated, “Why Pelosi didn’t try to flee or tell responding officers he was in distress is unclear.”
According to Police reportsPelosi called 911 himself and allowed police to enter when they arrived. “The officers rushed into the house, tackled (DePape), and disarmed him. Mr. Pelosi remained unresponsive for about three minutes, waking up in a pool of his own blood,”The documents are listed.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was not at home at the time of the attack, although she was DePape’s intended target. DePape claimed to police that he intended to take Nancy Pelosi hostage. “break her kneecaps”If she refused to do as he requested.
