Dec 11, 2014

Local "media" does not think HCSO deputies being shot at is worth covering

No other local media has covered the William Nelson trial.

 Two HCSO deputies getting shot while serving civil papers is a big deal. I covered a case in Atlanta for a newspaper in which two police officers were ambushed by the defendant with an arsenal of weapons. One was shot dead instantly when the defendant opened his door; his partner was severely injured and paralyzed. This because they went beyond the call of duty to check on the defendant's partner. The couple had been arguing earlier on the street and the police had been called to check on the woman. They wanted to make sure she was safe.

So, maybe the media will show up later, as they often do, after my post? Or the TS could always just call and have the DA's office fill them in and basically write their article. Maybe NCJ could pull some probation reports and string an article about William Nelson's past?

Why bother doing actual reporting? This is news, this is local. Reprinting press releases and national associated press stories on issues that don't affect people should take a backseat to live coverage.

It shows complete disrespect for law enforcement who put their lives in danger every day, protecting people.

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