Fallout Continues Over Photo Used by Fox Station
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A couple of days ago, FTVLive told you how Fox O&O KTVU used a photo of a murder victim Nia Wilson.
While many photos of Wilson were easy to find, KTVU decided to use one in which Wilson appeared to be holding a gun (it was really a cellphone case).
Wilson was the victim and yet this was the photo that the station used.
Now a number of groups are calling out the station for their actions.
The National Association of Black Journalists, along with the Bay Area Black Journalists and the Maynard Institute, condemned the station for its use of the photo.
In a joint statement, the groups wrote that using the photo “violated one of journalism’s core ethics: ‘do no harm,’ as it implied Ms. Wilson was dangerous.”
They added, “the use of the photo can be seen as an attempt to dismiss her humanity and silence those who view her death as a racially motivated attack. It was also in violation of copyright laws.”
While KTVU anchor Frank Somerville apologized for the photo on Monday via his Facebook and on the 10 p.m. newscast, NABJ, BABJ and the Maynard Institute say they want to see more robust action, requesting a meeting with KTVU station execs in the coming weeks to discuss the station’s portrayals of people of color.
H/T The Root
