Bari Weiss approved unverified, un-fact-checked story about Ross' "internal bleeding" despite network concerns [View all]

A report from anonymous sources claiming ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding after fatally shooting 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good more than a week ago faced skepticism from CBS News staff but received approval from editor in chief Bari Weiss, a report states.

According to the Guardian, two senior network officials questioned the reporting's credibility due to missing crucial details. Their concerns were dismissed during the approval process.

Before publication, internal dissension emerged over the claim. A medical producer suggested via email that the report should clarify "what type of treatment he received" and whether the officer underwent surgery or other procedures.

CBS News senior vice president David Reiter objected to rushing the story into print without additional verification. He noted, "I'm no doctor, but internal bleeding is a very broad term and can range in severity. A bruise is internal bleeding. But it can also be something serious. We do know that the ICE agent walked away from the incident—we have that on camera."

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