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CNN Finally Follows Through on CAIR 'Hate Plate' Theory; Driver Now Racist?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:51:00 +0000

Matthew Balan

On Friday's Rick's List, CNN's Rick Sanchez revisited a story he did on Tuesday where he forwarded Islamic group CAIR's publicity stunt about a Virginia license plate that apparently contained racist messages. The Washington Post, as well, updated their story on Friday, pointing to the driver's apparent Facebook page, which contained white supremacist messages, but CNN was unable to confirm their report.

Oops: CNN, WaPo Jumped on CAIR's License Plate 'Hate' Theory, Now Disproved

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:49:00 +0000

Matthew Balan

On April 22 and 27, CNN and The Washington Post both helped forward Islamic advocacy group CAIR's publicity stunt which demeaned an anonymous Virginia motorist as a racist. The Post finally found the driver on Thursday - and apparently, both news outlets jumped the gun, as the owner claimed that the numbers on his license plate were a tribute to his favorite NASCAR drivers, not secret code for "Heil Hitler."