benson13 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 A longtime Fox News reporter has criticised his own network over their coverage of the death of Mollie Tibbetts, a college student who was allegedly murdered by an undocumented immigrant in an Iowa cornfield last month. Ms Tibbetts’ death has ignited a fierce political debate in the US, with Republicans like President Donald Trump claiming it proves the need for stricter border control. Others, including Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera, say the case has been used to stereotype undocumented immigrants as violent criminals. “I know that most of the Fox audience disagrees with me, but I’m begging you to have compassion and not brand this entire population by the deeds of this one person,” Mr Rivera said in an interview with anchor Martha Maccallum on Thursday. “We at this network are putting that spin on the story,” the 17-year Fox News veteran added. “This is a murder story, not an immigration story.” Fox News has covered the Tibbetts case incessantly since the charging of Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a 24-year-old immigrant from Mexico who authorities say was residing in the country illegally. On Tuesday, the network covered the story more prominently than the conviction of two former Trump associates for multiple federal crimes. The Fox News website featured the Tibbetts story above their coverage of the two convictions throughout the day. Speaking with Mr Rivera on Thursday, Ms Maccallum summed up many of the network anchors’ positions on the case, saying the situation was made worse for Ms Tibbetts’ family because she was allegedly killed by someone who was “not even supposed to be in the country”. Mr Bahena Rivera’s lawyer has contested reports that his client was in the country illegally. Several of Ms Tibbetts’ friends and family members have also asked for the case not to be made into a discussion about immigration. “Please do not compound the atrocity of what happened to her by adding racism and hate to the equation,” wrote friend Kasie Schultz Taylor on Facebook. “Anyone that knew Mollie knows she wouldn’t want that. Respect each other, support each other but most importantly BE KIND!” Multiple studies have found that undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born residents, and that immigration surges do not correlate with an increase in crime. The Trump administration, however, has used the Tibbetts case to spotlight illegal immigration, with White House press secretary calling it “an unfortunate reminder of why we need to strengthen our immigration laws”. Mr Rivera pushed back on this notion on Thursday, telling Ms Maccallum: “Anyone could have done this, everyone -- they do it on a daily basis. White people, black people, red people, yellow people. Everybody, they do these crimes.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson13 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Multiple studies have found that undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born residents, and that immigration surges do not correlate with an increase in crime. The Trump administration, however, has used the Tibbetts case to spotlight illegal immigration, with White House press secretary calling it “an unfortunate reminder of why we need to strengthen our immigration laws”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king of the county Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Well that’s his opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaro Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Criminal behavior, just like IQ, is individual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson13 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Jacksonville shooter was another white guy....as usual Foxaganda will drop this story and not talk about it....just like they do all the tramp lies & crimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, benson13 said: Jacksonville shooter was another white guy....as usual Foxaganda will drop this story and not talk about it....just like they do all the tramp lies & crimes another white liberal retard like you benson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EltonJohnson Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/26/2018 at 7:48 AM, benson13 said: Multiple studies have found that undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born residents, BULL. Illegal aliens commit crimes just by being here. If they work that’s another crime. If they open a bank account .. more crime on top of that. You can’t get accurate numbers on crime of people that are here illegally you’re all lies Benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z09 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, benson13 said: Jacksonville shooter was another white guy....as usual Foxaganda will drop this story and not talk about it....just like they do all the tramp lies & crimes Illegal immigration which the dems support .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EltonJohnson Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Duck615 said: Foxaganda will drop this story and not talk about it.... Its on the front page of the website you moron. It’s the top story with a pic of the shooter. Edited August 27, 2018 by EltonJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson13 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Illegal immigration which the dems support .... No....they don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just now, EltonJohnson said: Its on the front page of the website you moron. Someone edited my post!!! These libtards are real asswipes in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just now, benson13 said: Illegal immigration which the dems support .... No....they don't! illegal immigrants are the new democrat voting base room retard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson13 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 No...they aren't GayBoy615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EltonJohnson Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Duck615 said: Someone edited my post!!! These libtards are real asswipes in here No, my bad. I quoted you quoting benson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just now, EltonJohnson said: No, my bad. I quoted you quoting benson. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EltonJohnson Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 25 minutes ago, benson13 said: Foxaganda will drop this story and not talk about it... You a s s butt.. it’s the front page lede story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson13 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 who reads their website....what are they saying on TV?....nothing I'l bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck615 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just now, benson13 said: who reads their website....what are they saying on TV?....nothing I'l bet stfu room retard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson13 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 an Illegal dominated the Foxaganda Circus for a week....today with ANOTHER white guy shooter?....NOTHING Terror from the Right | Southern Poverty Law Center www.splcenter.org/20151101/terror-right A synopsis of radical-right terrorist plots, conspiracies and racist rampages since the Oklahoma Citybombing in 1995. It includes a roster of murdered law enforcement officials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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