Toledo Blade writers say managers ‘manipulated’ stories on pro-Trump mob’s attack

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The Washington Post / Tim Elfrink / Jan 8, 2021

“At the Blade, Rosenkrans said journalists have grown used to the owner calling top editors to make demands about story coverage.

But the reporters felt a clear line was crossed on Wednesday, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, halting the work of Congress to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. One woman breaking into Congress was fatally shot by a police officer, and three others died of medical emergencies. A U.S. Capitol Police officer was also killed in the attack.” —

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