Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Virginia Tech Gunman Sends Package To NBC News

According to MSNBC, the package contains pictures and a manifesto from the shooter, Cho Seung-Hui. The images are disturbing. Among the items sent to NBC News, a date and time stamped video tape of Cho Seung-Hui. It is believed that he recorded his statements in between the two shootings on the campus.

As a news organization, we are faced with deciding how to present these pictures, and in what context to air the video of Seung-Hui. We recognize that these images may be upsetting to some of our viewers. We understand that you may have children and not want them to see or hear this information. 

I welcome your thoughts or comments on the media’s use of these pictures/video.

Jason